Compositions, kits, and methods for identification, assessment, prevention, and therapy of ovarian cancer

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating human ovarian cancers. A variety of markers are provided, wherein changes in the levels of expression of one or more of the markers is correlated with the presence of ovarian cancer.

RELATED APPLCATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. provisionalapplication serial No. 60/246,839 filed on Nov. 8, 2000, the contents ofwhich are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The field of the invention is ovarian cancer, includingdiagnosis, characterization, management, and therapy of ovarian cancer.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Ovarian cancer is responsible for significant morbidity andmortality in populations around the world. Ovarian cancer is classified,on the basis of clinical and pathological features, in three groups,namely epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC; >90% of ovarian cancer in Westerncountries), germ cell tumors (circa 2-3% of ovarian cancer), and stromalovarian cancer (circa 5% of ovarian cancer; Ozols et al, 1997, CancerPrinciples and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed., DeVita et al., Eds. pp.1502). Relative to EOC, germ cell tumors and stromal ovarian cancers aremore easily detected and treated at an early stage, translating intohigher/better survival rates for patients afflicted with these two typesof ovarian cancer.

[0004] There are numerous types of ovarian tumors, some of which arebenign, and others of which are malignant. Treatment (includingnon-treatment) options and predictions of patient outcome depend onaccurate classification of the ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancers are namedaccording to the type of cells from which the cancer is derived andwhether the ovarian cancer is benign or malignant. Recognizedhistological tumor types include, for example, serous, mucinous,endometrioid, and clear cell tumors. In addition, ovarian cancers areclassified according to recognized grade and stage scales.

[0005] In grade I, the tumor tissue is well differentiated from normalovarian tissue. In grade II, tumor tissue is moderately welldifferentiated. In grade III, the tumor tissue is poorly differentiatedfrom normal tissue, and this grade correlates with a less favorableprognosis than grades I and II. Stage I is generally confined within thecapsule surrounding one (stage IA) or both (stage IB) ovaries, althoughin some stage I (i.e. stage IC) cancers, malignant cells may be detectedin ascites, in peritoneal rinse fluid, or on the surface of the ovaries.Stage II involves extension or metastasis of the tumor from one or bothovaries to other pelvic structures. In stage IIA, the tumor extends orhas metastasized to the uterus, the fallopian tubes, or both. Stage IIBinvolves extension of the tumor to the pelvis. Stage IIC is stage IIA orIIB in which malignant cells may be detected in ascites, in peritonealrinse fluid, or on the surface of the ovaries. In stage III, the tumorcomprises at least one malignant extension to the small bowel or theomentum, has formed extrapelvic peritoneal implants of microscopic(stage IIIA) or macroscopic (<2 centimeter diameter, stage IIIB; >2centimeter diameter, stage IIIC) size, or has metastasized to aretroperitoneal or inguinal lymph node (an alternate indicator of stageIIC). In stage IV, distant (i.e. non-peritoneal) metastases of the tumorcan be detected.

[0006] The durations of the various stages of ovarian cancer are notpresently known, but are believed to be at least about a year each(Richart et al., 1969, Am. J Obstet. Gynecol. 105:386). Prognosisdeclines with increasing stage designation. For example, 5-year survivalrates for patients diagnosed with stage I, II, III, and IV ovariancancer are 80%, 57%, 25%, and 8%, respectively.

[0007] Despite being the third most prevalent gynecological cancer,ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among those afflicted withgynecological cancers. The disproportionate mortality of ovarian canceris attributable to a substantial absence of symptoms among thoseafflicted with early-stage ovarian cancer and to difficulty diagnosingovarian cancer at an early stage. Patients afflicted with ovarian cancermost often present with non-specific complaints, such as abnormalvaginal bleeding, gastrointestinal symptoms, urinary tract symptoms,lower abdominal pain, and generalized abdominal distension. Thesepatients rarely present with paraneoplastic symptoms or with symptomswhich clearly indicate their affliction. Presently, less than about 40%of patients afflicted with ovarian cancer present with stage I or stageII. Management of ovarian cancer would be significantly enhanced if thedisease could be detected at an earlier stage, when treatments are muchmore generally efficacious.

[0008] Ovarian cancer may be diagnosed, in part, by collecting a routinemedical history from a patient and by performing physical examination,x-ray examination, and chemical and hematological studies on thepatient. Hematological tests which may be indicative of ovarian cancerin a patient include analyses of serum levels of proteins designatedCA125 and DF3 and plasma levels of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).Palpation of the ovaries and ultrasound techniques (particularlyincluding endovaginal ultrasound and color Doppler flow ultrasoundtechniques) can aid detection of ovarian tumors and differentiation ofovarian cancer from benign ovarian cysts. However, a definitivediagnosis of ovarian cancer typically requires performing exploratorylaparotomy of the patient.

[0009] Potential tests for the detection of ovarian cancer (e.g.,screening, reflex or monitoring) may be characterized by a number offactors. The “sensitivity” of an assay refers to the probability thatthe test will yield a positive result in an individual afflicted withovarian cancer. The “specificity” of an assay refers to the probabilitythat the test will yield a negative result in an individual notafflicted with ovarian cancer. The “positive predictive value” (PPV) ofan assay is the ratio of true positive results (i.e. positive assayresults for patients afflicted with ovarian cancer) to all positiveresults (i.e. positive assay results for patients afflicted with ovariancancer+positive assay results for patients not afflicted with ovariancancer). It has been estimated that in order for an assay to be anappropriate population-wide screening tool for ovarian cancer the assaymust have a PPV of at least about 10% (Rosenthal et al., 1998, Sem.Oncol. 25:315-325). It would thus be desirable for a screening assay fordetecting ovarian cancer in patients to have a high sensitivity and ahigh PPV. Monitoring and reflex tests would also require appropriatespecifications.

[0010] Owing to the cost, limited sensitivity, and limited specificityof known methods of detecting ovarian cancer, screening is not presentlyperformed for the general population. In addition, the need to performlaparotomy in order to diagnose ovarian cancer in patients who screenpositive for indications of ovarian cancer limits the desirability ofpopulation-wide screening, such that a PPV even greater than 10% wouldbe desirable.

[0011] Prior use of serum CA125 level as a diagnostic marker for ovariancancer indicated that this method exhibited insufficient specificity foruse as a general screening method. Use of a refined algorithm forinterpreting CA125 levels in serial retrospective samples obtained frompatients improved the specificity of the method without shiftingdetection of ovarian cancer to an earlier stage (Skakes, 1995, Cancer76:2004). Screening for LPA to detect gynecological cancers includingovarian cancer exhibited a sensitivity of about 96% and a specificity ofabout 89%. However, CA125-based screening methods and LPA-basedscreening methods are hampered by the presence of CA125 and LPA,respectively, in the serum of patients afflicted with conditions otherthan ovarian cancer. For example, serum CA125 levels are known to beassociated with menstruation, pregnancy, gastrointestinal and hepaticconditions such as colitis and cirrhosis, pericarditis, renal disease,and various non-ovarian malignancies. Serum LPA is known, for example,to be affected by the presence of non-ovarian gynecologicalmalignancies. A screening method having a greater specificity forovarian cancer than the current screening methods for CA125 and LPAcould provide a population-wide screening for early stage ovariancancer.

[0012] Presently greater than about 60% of ovarian cancers diagnosed inpatients are stage III or stage IV cancers. Treatment at these stages islargely limited to cytoreductive surgery (when feasible) andchemotherapy, both of which aim to slow the spread and development ofmetastasized tumor. Substantially all late stage ovarian cancer patientscurrently undergo combination chemotherapy as primary treatment, usuallya combination of a platinum compound and a taxane. Median survival forresponding patients is about one year. Combination chemotherapyinvolving agents such as doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, cisplatin,hexamethylmelamine, paclitaxel, and methotrexate may improve survivalrates in these groups, relative to single-agent therapies. Variousrecently-developed chemotherapeutic agents and treatment regimens havealso demonstrated usefulness for treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.For example, use of the topoisomerase I inhibitor topectan, use ofamifostine to minimize chemotherapeutic side effects, and use ofintraperitoneal chemotherapy for patients having peritoneally implantedtumors have demonstrated at least limited utility. Presently, however,the 5-year survival rate for patients afflicted with stage III ovariancancer is 25%, and the survival rate for patients afflicted with stageIV ovarian cancer is 8%.

[0013] In summary, the earlier ovarian cancer is detected, theaggressiveness of therapeutic intervention and the side effectsassociated with therapeutic intervention are minimized. Moreimportantly, the earlier the cancer is detected, the survival rate andquality of life of ovarian cancer patients is enhanced. Thus, a pressingneed exists for methods of detecting ovarian cancer as early aspossible. There also exists a need for methods of detecting recurrenceof ovarian cancer as well as methods for predicting and monitoring theefficacy of treatment. The present invention satisfies these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The invention relates to a method of assessing whether a patientis afflicted with ovarian cancer. This method comprises the step ofcomparing the level of expression of a marker in a patient sample,wherein the marker is listed in Tables 1 and 2 and the normal level ofexpression of the marker in a control, e.g., a sample from a patientwithout ovarian cancer. A significant difference between the level ofexpression of the marker in the patient sample and the normal level isan indication that the patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer.Preferably, a protein corresponding to the marker is a secreted proteinor is predicted to correspond to a secreted protein. Alternatively, themarker can correspond to a protein having an extracellular portion, toone which is normally expressed in ovarian tissue at a detectable level,or both.

[0015] In one method, the marker(s) are preferably selected such thatthe positive predictive value of the method is at least about 10%. Alsopreferred are embodiments of the method wherein the marker is over- orunder-expressed by at least two-fold in at least about 20% of stage Iovarian cancer patients, stage II ovarian cancer patients, stage IIIovarian cancer patients, stage IV ovarian cancer patients, grade Iovarian cancer patients, grade II ovarian cancer patients, grade IIIovarian cancer patients, epithelial ovarian cancer patients, stromalovarian cancer patients, germ cell ovarian cancer patients, malignantovarian cancer patients, benign ovarian patients, serous neoplasmovarian cancer patients, mucinous neoplasm ovarian cancer patients,endometrioid neoplasm ovarian cancer patients and/or clear cell neoplasmovarian cancer patients.

[0016] In one embodiment of the methods of the present invention, thepatient sample is an ovary-associated body fluid. Such fluids include,for example, blood fluids, lymph, ascitic fluids, gynecological fluids,cystic fluids, urine, and fluids collected by peritoneal rinsing. Inanother embodiment, the sample comprises cells obtained from thepatient. In this embodiment, the cells may be found in a fluid selectedfrom the group consisting of a fluid collected by peritoneal rinsing, afluid collected by uterine rinsing, a uterine fluid, a uterine exudate,a pleural fluid, and an ovarian exudate. In another embodiment, thepatient sample is in vivo.

[0017] In accordance with the methods of the present invention, thelevel of expression of the marker in a sample can be assessed, forexample, by detecting the presence in the sample of:

[0018] a protein corresponding to the marker (e.g. using a reagent, suchas an antibody, an antibody derivative, or an antibody fragment, whichbinds specifically with the protein)

[0019] a transcribed polynucleotide (e.g. an mRNA or a cDNA), orfragment thereof, having at least a portion with which the marker issubstantially homologous (e.g. by contacting a mixture of transcribedpolynucleotides obtained from the sample with a substrate having one ormore of the markers listed in Tables 1 and 2 fixed thereto at selectedpositions)

[0020] a transcribed polynucleotide or fragment thereof, wherein thepolynucleotide anneals with the marker under stringent hybridizationconditions.

[0021] The methods of the present invention are particularly useful forpatients with an identified pelvic mass or symptoms associated withovarian cancer. The methods of the present invention can also be ofparticular use with patients having an enhanced risk of developingovarian cancer (e.g., patients having a familial history of ovariancancer, patients identified as having a mutant oncogene, and patients atleast about 50 years of age). The methods of the present invention mayfurther be of particular use in monitoring the efficacy of treatment ofan ovarian cancer patient (e.g. the efficacy of chemotherapy).

[0022] The methods of the present invention may be performed using aplurality (e.g. 2, 3, 5, or 10 or more) of markers. According to amethod involving a plurality of markers, the level of expression in thesample of each of a plurality of markers independently selected from themarkers listed in Tables 1 and 2 is compared with the normal level ofexpression of each of the plurality of markers in samples of the sametype obtained from control humans not afflicted with ovarian cancer. Asignificantly enhanced level of expression of one or more of the markerslisted in Table 1, a significantly reduced level of expression of one ormore of the markers listed in Table 2, or some combination thereof, inthe sample, relative to the corresponding normal levels, is anindication that the patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer. Themarkers of Tables 1 and 2 may also be used in combination with knownovarian cancer markers in the methods of the present invention.

[0023] In a preferred method of assessing whether a patient is afflictedwith ovarian cancer (e.g., new detection (“screening”), detection ofrecurrence, reflex testing), the method comprises comparing:

[0024] a) the level of expression of a marker in a patient sample,wherein at least one marker is selected from the markers of Tables 1 and2, and

[0025] b) the normal level of expression of the marker in a controlnon-ovarian cancer sample.

[0026] A significant difference between the level of expression of themarker in the patient sample and the normal level is an indication thatthe patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer.

[0027] The methods of the present invention further include a method ofassessing the efficacy of a test compound for inhibiting ovarian cancerin a patient. This method comprises comparing:

[0028] a) expression of a marker in a first sample obtained from thepatient and maintained in the presence of the test compound, wherein themarker is selected from the group consisting of the markers listed inTable 1, and

[0029] b) expression of the marker in a second sample obtained from thepatient and maintained in the absence of the test compound.

[0030] A significantly lower level of expression of the marker in thefirst sample, relative to the second sample, is an indication that thetest compound is efficacious for inhibiting ovarian cancer in thepatient. For example, the first and second samples can be portions of asingle sample obtained from the patient or portions of pooled samplesobtained from the patient.

[0031] The invention still further includes a method of assessing theefficacy of a test compound for inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient.This method comprises comparing:

[0032] a) expression of a marker in a first sample obtained from thepatient and maintained in the presence of the test compound, wherein themarker is selected from the group consisting of the markers listed inTable 2, and

[0033] b) expression of the marker in a second sample obtained from thepatient and maintained in the absence of the test compound.

[0034] A significantly enhanced level of expression of the marker in thefirst sample, relative to the second sample, is an indication that thetest compound is efficacious for inhibiting the ovarian cancer in thepatient.

[0035] The invention further relates to a method of assessing theefficacy of a therapy for inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient. Thismethod comprises comparing:

[0036] a) expression of a marker in a first sample obtained from thepatient prior to providing at least a portion of the therapy to thepatient, wherein the marker is selected from the group consisting of themarkers listed in Table 1, and

[0037] b) expression of the marker in a second sample obtained from thepatient following provision of the portion of the therapy.

[0038] A significantly lower level of expression of the marker in thesecond sample, relative to the first sample, is an indication that thetherapy is efficacious for inhibiting ovarian cancer in the patient.

[0039] The invention further includes a method of assessing the efficacyof a therapy for inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient, comprisingcomparing:

[0040] a) expression of a marker in a first sample obtained from thepatient prior to providing at least a portion of the therapy to thepatient, wherein the marker is selected from the group consisting of themarkers listed in Table 2, and

[0041] b) expression of the marker in a second sample obtained from thepatient following provision of the portion of the therapy.

[0042] A significantly enhanced level of expression of the marker in thesecond sample, relative to the first sample, is an indication that thetherapy is efficacious for inhibiting ovarian cancer in the patient.

[0043] It will be appreciated that in these methods the “therapy” may beany traditional therapy for treating ovarian cancer including, but notlimited to, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgical removal oftissue, e.g., an ovarian tumor. Thus, the methods of the invention maybe used to evaluate a patient before, during and after therapy, forexample, to evaluate the reduction in tumor burden.

[0044] The present invention therefore further comprises a method formonitoring the progression of ovarian cancer in a patient, the methodcomprising:

[0045] a) detecting in a patient sample at a first time point, theexpression of a marker, wherein the marker is selected from the groupconsisting of the markers listed in Tables 1 and 2;

[0046] b) repeating step a) at a subsequent time point in time; and

[0047] c) comparing the level of expression detected in steps a) and b),and therefrom monitoring the progression of ovarian cancer in thepatient.

[0048] The invention also includes a method of selecting a compositionfor inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient. This method comprises thesteps of:

[0049] a) obtaining a sample comprising cancer cells from the patient;

[0050] b) separately maintaining aliquots of the sample in the presenceof a plurality of test compositions;

[0051] c) comparing expression of a marker listed in Table 1 in each ofthe aliquots; and

[0052] d) selecting one of the test compositions which induces a lowerlevel of expression of the marker in the aliquot containing that testcomposition, relative to other test compositions.

[0053] The invention further includes a method of selecting acomposition for inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient. This methodcomprises the steps of:

[0054] a) obtaining a sample comprising cancer cells from the patient;

[0055] b) separately maintaining aliquots of the sample in the presenceof a plurality of test compositions;

[0056] c) comparing expression of a marker listed in Table 2 in each ofthe aliquots; and

[0057] d) selecting one of the test compositions which induces anenhanced level of expression of the marker in the aliquot containingthat test composition, relative to other test compositions.

[0058] In addition, the invention includes a method of inhibitingovarian cancer in a patient. This method comprises the steps of:

[0059] a) obtaining a sample comprising cancer cells from the patient;

[0060] b) separately maintaining aliquots of the sample in the presenceof a plurality of test compositions;

[0061] c) comparing expression of a marker listed in Tables 1 in each ofthe aliquots; and

[0062] d) administering to the patient at least one of the testcompositions which induces a lower level of expression of the marker inthe aliquot containing that test composition, relative to other testcompositions.

[0063] The invention also includes a method of inhibiting ovarian cancerin a patient. This method comprises the steps of:

[0064] a) obtaining a sample comprising cancer cells from the patient;

[0065] b) separately maintaining aliquots of the sample in the presenceof a plurality of test compositions;

[0066] c) comparing expression of a marker listed in Table 2 in each ofthe aliquots; and

[0067] d) administering to the patient at least one of the testcompositions which induces an enhanced of expression of the marker inthe aliquot containing that test composition, relative to other testcompositions.

[0068] The invention also includes a kit for assessing whether a patientis afflicted with ovarian cancer. This kit comprises reagents forassessing expression of a marker listed in Tables 1 and 2.

[0069] In another aspect, the invention relates to a kit for assessingthe suitability of each of a plurality of compounds for inhibiting anovarian cancer in a patient. The kit comprises a reagent for assessingexpression of a marker listed in Tables 1 and 2, and may also comprise aplurality of compounds.

[0070] In another aspect, the invention relates to a kit for assessingthe presence of ovarian cancer cells. This kit comprises an antibody,wherein the antibody binds specifically with a protein corresponding toa marker listed in Tables 1 and 2. The kit may also comprise a pluralityof antibodies, wherein the plurality binds specifically with a proteincorresponding to a different marker listed in Tables 1 and 2.

[0071] The invention also includes a kit for assessing the presence ofovarian cancer cells, wherein the kit comprises a nucleic acid probe.The probe binds specifically with a transcribed polynucleotidecorresponding to a marker listed in Tables 1 and 2. The kit may alsocomprise a plurality of probes, wherein each of the probes bindsspecifically with a transcribed polynucleotide corresponding to adifferent marker listed in Tables 1 and 2.

[0072] The invention further relates to a method of making an isolatedhybridoma which produces an antibody useful for assessing whether apatient is afflicted with ovarian cancer. The method comprises isolatinga protein corresponding to a marker listed in Tables 1 and 2, immunizinga mammal using the isolated protein, isolating splenocytes from theimmunized mammal, fusing the isolated splenocytes with an immortalizedcell line to form hybridomas, and screening individual hybridomas forproduction of an antibody which specifically binds with the protein toisolate the hybridoma. The invention also includes an antibody producedby this method.

[0073] The invention further includes a method of assessing the ovariancarcinogenic potential of a test compound. This method comprises thesteps of:

[0074] a) maintaining separate aliquots of ovarian cells in the presenceand absence of the test compound; and

[0075] b) comparing expression of a marker in each of the aliquots.

[0076] The marker is selected from those listed in Table 1. Asignificantly enhanced level of expression of the marker in the aliquotmaintained in the presence of (or exposed to) the test compound,relative to the aliquot maintained in the absence of the test compound,is an indication that the test compound possesses ovarian carcinogenicpotential.

[0077] The invention includes another method of assessing the ovariancarcinogenic potential of a test compound. This method comprises thesteps of:

[0078] a) maintaining separate aliquots of ovarian cells in the presenceand absence of the test compound; and

[0079] b) comparing expression of a marker in each of the aliquots.

[0080] In this method, the marker is selected from those listed in Table2. A significantly lower level of expression of the marker in thealiquot maintained in the presence of the test compound, relative to thealiquot maintained in the absence of the test compound, is an indicationthat the test compound possesses ovarian carcinogenic potential.

[0081] Additionally, the invention includes a kit for assessing theovarian carcinogenic potential of a test compound. The kit comprisesovarian cells and a reagent for assessing expression of a marker in eachof the aliquots. The marker is selected from those listed in Tables 1and 2.

[0082] The invention further relates to a method of treating a patientafflicted with ovarian cancer. This method comprises providing to cellsof the patient a protein corresponding to a marker listed in Table 2.The protein can be provided to the cells, for example, by providing avector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the protein to the cells.

[0083] The invention includes another method of treating a patientafflicted with ovarian cancer. This method comprises providing to cellsof the patient an antisense oligonucleotide complementary to apolynucleotide corresponding to a marker listed in Table 1.

[0084] The invention includes a method of inhibiting ovarian cancer in apatient at risk for developing ovarian cancer. This method comprisesinhibiting expression or overexpression of a gene corresponding to amarker listed in Table 1.

[0085] The invention includes another method of inhibiting ovariancancer in a patient at risk for developing ovarian cancer. This methodcomprises enhancing expression of a gene corresponding to a markerlisted in Table 2.

[0086] It will be appreciated that the methods and kits of the presentinvention may also include known cancer markers including known ovariancancer markers. It will further be appreciated that the methods and kitsmay be used to identify cancers other than ovarian cancer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0087] The invention relates to newly discovered correlations betweenexpression of certain markers and the cancerous state of ovarian cells.It has been discovered that the level of expression of individualmarkers and combinations of markers described herein correlates with thepresence of ovarian cancer in a patient. Methods are provided fordetecting the presence of ovarian cancer in a sample, the absence ofovarian cancer in a sample, the stage of an ovarian cancer, and withother characteristics of ovarian cancer that are relevant to prevention,diagnosis, characterization, and therapy of ovarian cancer in a patient.

[0088] Definitions

[0089] As used herein, each of the following terms has the meaningassociated with it in this section.

[0090] The articles “a” and “an” are used herein to refer to one or tomore than one (i.e. to at least one) of the grammatical object of thearticle. By way of example, “an element” means one element or more thanone element.

[0091] A “marker” is a naturally-occurring polymer corresponding to atleast one of the nucleic acids listed in Tables 1 and 2. For example,markers include, without limitation, sense and anti-sense strands ofgenomic DNA (i.e. including any introns occurring therein), RNAgenerated by transcription of genomic DNA (i.e. prior to splicing), RNAgenerated by splicing of RNA transcribed from genomic DNA, and proteinsgenerated by translation of spliced RNA (i.e. including proteins bothbefore and after cleavage of normally cleaved regions such astransmembrane signal sequences). As used herein, “marker” may alsoinclude a cDNA made by reverse transcription of an RNA generated bytranscription of genomic DNA (including spliced RNA).

[0092] The term “probe” refers to any molecule which is capable ofselectively binding to a specifically intended target molecule, forexample a marker of the invention. Probes can be either synthesized byone skilled in the art, or derived from appropriate biologicalpreparations. For purposes of detection of the target molecule, probesmay be specifically designed to be labeled, as described herein.Examples of molecules that can be utilized as probes include, but arenot limited to, RNA, DNA, proteins, antibodies, and organic monomers.

[0093] An “ovary-associated” body fluid is a fluid which, when in thebody of a patient, contacts or passes through ovarian cells or intowhich cells or proteins shed from ovarian cells e.g., ovarianepithelium, are capable of passing. Exemplary ovary-associated bodyfluids include blood fluids, lymph, ascites, gynecological fluids,cystic fluid, urine, and fluids collected by peritoneal rinsing.

[0094] The “normal” level of expression of a marker is the level ofexpression of the marker in ovarian cells of a patient, e.g. a human,not afflicted with ovarian cancer. “Over-expression” and“under-expression” of a marker refer to expression of the marker of apatient at a greater or lesser level, respectively, than normal level ofexpression of the marker (e.g. at least two-fold greater or lesserlevel).

[0095] As used herein, the term “promoter/regulatory sequence” means anucleic acid sequence which is required for expression of a gene productoperably linked to the promoter/regulatory sequence. In some instances,this sequence may be the core promoter sequence and in other instances,this sequence may also include an enhancer sequence and other regulatoryelements which are required for expression of the gene product. Thepromoter/regulatory sequence may, for example, be one which expressesthe gene product in a tissue-specific manner.

[0096] A “constitutive” promoter is a nucleotide sequence which, whenoperably linked with a polynucleotide which encodes or specifies a geneproduct, causes the gene product to be produced in a living human cellunder most or all physiological conditions of the cell.

[0097] An “inducible” promoter is a nucleotide sequence which, whenoperably linked with a polynucleotide which encodes or specifies a geneproduct, causes the gene product to be produced in a living human cellsubstantially only when an inducer which corresponds to the promoter ispresent in the cell.

[0098] A “tissue-specific” promoter is a nucleotide sequence which, whenoperably linked with a polynucleotide which encodes or specifies a geneproduct, causes the gene product to be produced in a living human cellsubstantially only if the cell is a cell of the tissue typecorresponding to the promoter.

[0099] A “transcribed polynucleotide” is a polynucleotide (e.g. an RNA,a cDNA, or an analog of one of an RNA or cDNA) which is complementary toor homologous with all or a portion of a mature RNA made bytranscription of a genomic DNA corresponding to a marker of theinvention and normal post-transcriptional processing (e.g. splicing), ifany, of the transcript.

[0100] “Complementary” refers to the broad concept of sequencecomplementarity between regions of two nucleic acid strands or betweentwo regions of the same nucleic acid strand. It is known that an adenineresidue of a first nucleic acid region is capable of forming specifichydrogen bonds (“base pairing”) with a residue of a second nucleic acidregion which is antiparallel to the first region if the residue isthymine or uracil. Similarly, it is known that a cytosine residue of afirst nucleic acid strand is capable of base pairing with a residue of asecond nucleic acid strand which is antiparallel to the first strand ifthe residue is guanine. A first region of a nucleic acid iscomplementary to a second region of the same or a different nucleic acidif, when the two regions are arranged in an antiparallel fashion, atleast one nucleotide residue of the first region is capable of basepairing with a residue of the second region. Preferably, the firstregion comprises a first portion and the second region comprises asecond portion, whereby, when the first and second portions are arrangedin an antiparallel fashion, at least about 50%, and preferably at leastabout 75%, at least about 90%, or at least about 95% of the nucleotideresidues of the first portion are capable of base pairing withnucleotide residues in the second portion. More preferably, allnucleotide residues of the first portion are capable of base pairingwith nucleotide residues in the second portion.

[0101] “Homologous” as used herein, refers to nucleotide sequencesimilarity between two regions of the same nucleic acid strand orbetween regions of two different nucleic acid strands. When a nucleotideresidue position in both regions is occupied by the same nucleotideresidue, then the regions are homologous at that position. A firstregion is homologous to a second region if at least one nucleotideresidue position of each region is occupied by the same residue.Homology between two regions is expressed in terms of the proportion ofnucleotide residue positions of the two regions that are occupied by thesame nucleotide residue. By way of example, a region having thenucleotide sequence 5′-ATTGCC-3′ and a region having the nucleotidesequence 5′-TATGGC-3′ share 50% homology. Preferably, the first regioncomprises a first portion and the second region comprises a secondportion, whereby, at least about 50%, and preferably at least about 75%,at least about 90%, or at least about 95% of the nucleotide residuepositions of each of the portions are occupied by the same nucleotideresidue. More preferably, all nucleotide residue positions of each ofthe portions are occupied by the same nucleotide residue.

[0102] A marker is “fixed” to a substrate if it is covalently ornon-covalently associated with the substrate such the substrate can berinsed with a fluid (e.g. standard saline citrate, pH 7.4) without asubstantial fraction of the marker dissociating from the substrate.

[0103] As used herein, a “naturally-occurring” nucleic acid moleculerefers to an RNA or DNA molecule having a nucleotide sequence thatoccurs in nature (e.g. encodes a natural protein).

[0104] Expression of a marker in a patient is “significantly” higher orlower than the normal level of expression of a marker if the level ofexpression of the marker is greater or less, respectively, than thenormal level by an amount greater than the standard error of the assayemployed to assess expression, and preferably at least twice, and morepreferably three, four, five or ten times that amount. Alternately,expression of the marker in the patient can be considered“significantly” higher or lower than the normal level of expression ifthe level of expression is at least about two, and preferably at leastabout three, four, or five times, higher or lower, respectively, thanthe normal level of expression of the marker.

[0105] Ovarian cancer is “inhibited” if at least one symptom of thecancer is alleviated, terminated, slowed, or prevented. As used herein,ovarian cancer is also “inhibited” if recurrence or metastasis of thecancer is reduced, slowed, delayed, or prevented.

[0106] A kit is any manufacture (e.g. a package or container) comprisingat least one reagent, e.g. a probe, for specifically detecting a markerof the invention, the manufacture being promoted, distributed, or soldas a unit for performing the methods of the present invention.

[0107] Description

[0108] The present invention is based, in part, on identification ofmarkers which are expressed at a different level in ovarian cancer cellsthan they are in normal (i.e. non-cancerous) ovarian cells. The markersof the invention correspond to DNA, RNA, and polypeptide molecules whichcan be detected in one or both of normal and cancerous ovarian cells.The presence, absence, or level of expression of one or more of thesemarkers in ovarian cells is herein correlated with the cancerous stateof the tissue.

[0109] The invention thus includes compositions, kits, and methods forassessing the cancerous state of ovarian cells (e.g. cells obtained froma human, cultured human cells, archived or preserved human cells and invivo cells).

[0110] The compositions, kits, and methods of the invention have thefollowing uses, among others:

[0111] 1) assessing whether a patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer;

[0112] 2) assessing the stage of ovarian cancer in a human patient;

[0113] 3) assessing the grade of ovarian cancer in a patient;

[0114] 4) assessing the benign or malignant nature of ovarian cancer ina patient;

[0115] 5) assessing the histological type of neoplasm (e.g. serous,mucinous, endometroid, or clear cell neoplasm) associated with ovariancancer in a patient;

[0116] 6) making an isolated hybridoma which produces an antibody usefulfor assessing whether a patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer;

[0117] 7) assessing the presence of ovarian cancer cells;

[0118] 8) assessing the efficacy of one or more test compounds forinhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient;

[0119] 9) assessing the efficacy of a therapy for inhibiting ovariancancer in a patient;

[0120] 10) monitoring the progression of ovarian cancer in a patient;

[0121] 11) selecting a composition or therapy for inhibiting ovariancancer in a patient;

[0122] 12) treating a patient afflicted with ovarian cancer;

[0123] 13) inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient;

[0124] 14) assessing the ovarian carcinogenic potential of a testcompound; and

[0125] 15) inhibiting an ovarian cancer in a patient at risk fordeveloping ovarian cancer.

[0126] The invention thus includes a method of assessing whether apatient is afflicted with ovarian cancer. This method comprisescomparing the level of expression of a marker in a patient sample andthe normal level of expression of the marker in a control, e.g., anon-ovarian cancer sample. A significant difference between the level ofexpression of the marker in the patient sample and the normal level isan indication that the patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer. Themarker is selected from the group consisting of the markers listed inTables 1 and 2. Tables 1 and 2 list markers that were identified becausetheir level of expression is modified by LPA, a recognized marker forovarian cancer. The markers listed in Table 1 are expressed at a greaterlevel in ovarian cancer cells than in untreated ovarian cancer cells.The markers listed in Table 2 are expressed at a lower level in ovariancancer cells than in untreated ovarian cancer cells. In particular,Table 1 lists markers, expression of which was increased by at least 2.5fold in an ovarian cell line (OVCAR3) treated with LPA, relative to itsexpression in the same cell line not treated with LPA. Table 2 listsmarkers, expression of which was increased by at least 4 fold in OVCAR3not treated with LPA, relative to its expression in the same cell linetreated with LPA. Although one or more molecules corresponding to themarkers listed in Tables 1 and 2 may have been described by others, thesignificance of the level of expression of these markers with regard tothe cancerous state of ovarian cells has not previously been recognized.

[0127] The markers listed in Tables 1 and 2 were further defined asbeing either P13K dependent or P13K independent (column L). This wasdiscovered by comparing the expression of the markers listed in Tables 1and 2 in a first ovarian cell sample treated with LYS294002, a specificinhibitor of the PI3K pathway, and the expression of the markers in asecond ovarian cell sample, not treated with LYS294002.

[0128] Any marker or combination of markers listed in Tables 1 and 2 maybe used in the compositions, kits, and methods of the present invention.In general, it is preferable to use markers for which the differencebetween the level of expression of the marker in ovarian cancer cellsand the level of expression of the same marker in normal ovarian cellsis as great as possible. Although this difference can be as small as thelimit of detection of the method for assessing expression of the marker,it is preferred that the difference be at least greater than thestandard error of the assessment method, and preferably a difference ofat least 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25-, 100-, 500-,1000-fold or greater.

[0129] It is recognized that certain markers correspond to proteinswhich are secreted from ovarian cells (i.e. one or both of normal andcancerous cells) to the extracellular space surrounding the cells. Thesemarkers are preferably used in certain embodiments of the compositions,kits, and methods of the invention, owing to the fact that the proteincorresponding to each of these markers can be detected in anovary-associated body fluid sample, which may be more easily collectedfrom a human patient than a tissue biopsy sample. In addition, preferredin vivo techniques for detection of a protein corresponding to a markerof the invention include introducing into a subject a labeled antibodydirected against the protein. For example, the antibody can be labeledwith a radioactive marker whose presence and location in a subject canbe detected by standard imaging techniques.

[0130] Although not every marker corresponding to a secreted protein isindicated as such in the Tables herein, it is a simple matter for theskilled artisan to determine whether any particular marker correspondsto a secreted protein. In order to make this determination, the proteincorresponding to a marker is expressed in a test cell (e.g. a cell of anovarian cell line), extracellular fluid is collected, and the presenceor absence of the protein in the extracellular fluid is assessed (e.g.using a labeled antibody which binds specifically with the protein).

[0131] The following is an example of a method which can be used todetect secretion of a protein corresponding to a marker of theinvention. About 8×10⁵ 293T cells are incubated at 37° C. in wellscontaining growth medium (Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium {DMEM}supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum) under a 5% (v/v) CO₂, 95% airatmosphere to about 60-70% confluence. The cells are then transfectedusing a standard transfection mixture comprising 2 micrograms of DNAcomprising an expression vector encoding the protein and 10 microlitersof LipofectAMINE™ (GIBCO/BRL Catalog no. 18342-012) per well. Thetransfection mixture is maintained for about 5 hours, and then replacedwith fresh growth medium and maintained in an air atmosphere. Each wellis gently rinsed twice with DMEM which does not contain methionine orcysteine (DMEM-MC; ICN Catalog no. 16-424-54). About 1 milliliter ofDMEM-MC and about 50 microcuries of Trans-³⁵S™ reagent (ICN Catalog no.51006) are added to each well. The wells are maintained under the 5% CO₂atmosphere described above and incubated at 37° C. for a selectedperiod. Following incubation, 150 microliters of conditioned medium isremoved and centrifuged to remove floating cells and debris. Thepresence of the protein in the supernatant is an indication that theprotein is secreted.

[0132] Examples of ovary-associated body fluids include blood fluids(e.g. whole blood, blood serum, blood having platelets removedtherefrom, etc.), lymph, ascitic fluids, gynecological fluids (e.g.ovarian, fallopian, and uterine secretions, menses, vaginal douchingfluids, fluids used to rinse cervical cell samples, etc.), cystic fluid,urine, and fluids collected by peritoneal rinsing (e.g. fluids appliedand collected during laparoscopy or fluids instilled into and withdrawnfrom the peritoneal cavity of a human patient). In these embodiments,the level of expression of the marker can be assessed by assessing theamount (e.g. absolute amount or concentration) of the marker in anovary-associated body fluid obtained from a patient. The fluid can, ofcourse, be subjected to a variety of well-known post-collectionpreparative and storage techniques (e.g. storage, freezing,ultrafiltration, concentration, evaporation, centrifugation, etc.) priorto assessing the amount of the marker in the fluid.

[0133] Many ovary-associated body fluids (i.e. usually excluding urine)can have ovarian cells, e.g. ovarian epithelium, therein, particularlywhen the ovarian cells are cancerous, and, more particularly, when theovarian cancer is metastasizing. Cell-containing fluids which cancontain ovarian cancer cells include, but are not limited to, peritonealascites, fluids collected by peritoneal rinsing, fluids collected byuterine rinsing, uterine fluids such as uterine exudate and menses,pleural fluid, and ovarian exudates. Thus, the compositions, kits, andmethods of the invention can be used to detect expression of markerscorresponding to proteins having at least one portion which is displayedon the surface of cells which express it. Examples of such proteins areindicated in the Tables herein. Although not every protein having atleast one cell-surface portion is indicated in the Tables, it is asimple matter for the skilled artisan to determine whether the proteincorresponding to any particular marker comprises a cell-surface protein.For example, immunological methods may be used to detect such proteinson whole cells, or well known computer-based sequence analysis methods(e.g. the SIGNALP program; Nielsen et al., 1997, Protein Engineering10:1-6) may be used to predict the presence of at least oneextracellular domain (i.e. including both secreted proteins and proteinshaving at least one cell-surface domain). Expression of a markercorresponding to a protein having at least one portion which isdisplayed on the surface of a cell which expresses it may be detectedwithout necessarily lysing the cell (e.g. using a labeled antibody whichbinds specifically with a cell-surface domain of the protein).

[0134] Expression of a marker of the invention may be assessed by any ofa wide variety of well known methods for detecting expression of atranscribed molecule or protein. Non-limiting examples of such methodsinclude immunological methods for detection of secreted, cell-surface,cytoplasmic, or nuclear proteins, protein purification methods, proteinfunction or activity assays, nucleic acid hybridization methods, nucleicacid reverse transcription methods, and nucleic acid amplificationmethods.

[0135] In a preferred embodiment, expression of a marker is assessedusing an antibody (e.g. a radio-labeled, chromophore-labeled,fluorophore-labeled, or enzyme-labeled antibody), an antibody derivative(e.g. an antibody conjugated with a substrate or with the protein orligand of a protein-ligand pair {e.g. biotin-streptavidin} ), or anantibody fragment (e.g. a single-chain antibody, an isolated antibodyhypervariable domain, etc.) which binds specifically with a proteincorresponding to the marker, such as the protein encoded by the openreading frame corresponding to the marker or such a protein which hasundergone all or a portion of its normal post-translationalmodification.

[0136] In another preferred embodiment, expression of a marker isassessed by preparing mRNA/cDNA (i.e. a transcribed polynucleotide) fromcells in a patient sample, and by hybridizing the mRNA/cDNA with areference polynucleotide which is a complement of a polynucleotidecomprising the marker, and fragments thereof. cDNA can, optionally, beamplified using any of a variety of polymerase chain reaction methodsprior to hybridization with the reference polynucleotide; preferably, itis not amplified. Expression of one or more markers can likewise bedetected using quantitative PCR to assess the level of expression of themarker(s). Alternatively, any of the many known methods of detectingmutations or variants (e.g. single nucleotide polymorphisms, deletions,etc.) of a marker of the invention may be used to detect occurrence of amarker in a patient.

[0137] In a related embodiment, a mixture of transcribed polynucleotidesobtained from the sample is contacted with a substrate having fixedthereto a polynucleotide complementary to or homologous with at least aportion (e.g. at least 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 100, 500, or morenucleotide residues) of a marker of the invention. If polynucleotidescomplementary to or homologous with are differentially detectable on thesubstrate (e.g. detectable using different chromophores or fluorophores,or fixed to different selected positions), then the levels of expressionof a plurality of markers can be assessed simultaneously using a singlesubstrate (e.g. a “gene chip” microarray of polynucleotides fixed atselected positions). When a method of assessing marker expression isused which involves hybridization of one nucleic acid with another, itis preferred that the hybridization be performed under stringenthybridization conditions.

[0138] Because the compositions, kits, and methods of the invention relyon detection of a difference in expression levels of one or more markersof the invention, it is preferable that the level of expression of themarker is significantly greater than the minimum detection limit of themethod used to assess expression in at least one of normal ovarian cellsand cancerous ovarian cells.

[0139] Preferably, at least one of the marker(s) used in thecompositions, kits, and methods of the invention is a marker for whichthe “Tissue Prominence,” as indicated in the Tables herein, includes,without limitation, an epithelial tissue such as ovarian, stomach,foreskin, colon, uterus, esophagus, synovial membrane, small intestine,breast, skin, cervix, adrenal gland, eye, gall bladder, lung, placenta,prostate and retina tissues. Preferably, the marker is one for whichovary is listed among the Tissue Prominence tissues in one or more ofthe Tables.

[0140] The chromosomal location corresponding to each of a number of themarkers listed in the Tables herein is known and is also listed in theTables. In addition, the chromosomal locations of a number of loci andchromosomal regions associated with ovarian cancers are known (Lynch etal., 1998, Sem. Oncol. 25:265-280). For example, AKT2 is located onchromosome 19 at q13.1-13.2, copy number increases have been observed at8q24, 20q13.2-qter, 3q26.3, 1q32, 20p, 9p21-pter, 12p, and 5p14-pter,DNA amplifications have been observed at 8q24, 3q26.3, and 20q13.3,c-MYC is located at 8q24, MYBL2 is located at 20q13.1, EVII is locatedat 3q26, loss of heterozygosity has been observed on chromosomes 6, 9,13q, 17, 18q, 19p, 22q and Xp, including at locations 17p(p13.3, 13.1),17q(q21, q22-q23), 18q (q21.3-qter), 6q(q26-q27), 11q(q23.3-qter), and11p(p13-p15.5), TP53 is located at 17p13.1, BRCA1 is located at 17q21,the prohibitin gene and NM23 are both located at 17q23-24, NF1 islocated at 17q11, and ERBB2 is located at 17q21. At least one previouslyunidentified gene which contributes to development of ovarian cancer hasbeen suggested to reside on chromosome 17 (Lynch et al., supra),particularly on 17p, and more particularly in the vicinity of 17p13.3.Thus, markers which map to one or more of these chromosomal locations,or to a location relatively near one of these locations are preferredfor use in the compositions, kits, and methods of the invention.

[0141] It is understood that by routine screening of additional patientsamples using one or more of the markers of the invention, it will berealized that certain of the markers are over- or under-expressed incancers of various types, including specific ovarian cancers, as well asother cancers such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, etc. For example,it will be confirmed that some of the markers of the invention are over-or under-expressed in most (i.e. 50% or more) or substantially all (i.e.80% or more) of ovarian cancer. Furthermore, it will be confirmed thatcertain of the markers of the invention are associated with ovariancancer of various stages (i.e. stage I, II, III, and IV ovarian cancers,as well as subclassifications IA, IB, IC, IIA, IIB, IIC, IIIA, IIIB, andIIIC, using the FIGO Stage Grouping system for primary carcinoma of theovary; 1987, Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 156:236), of various histologicsubtypes (e.g. serous, mucinous, endometroid, and clear cell subtypes,as well as subclassifications and alternate classificationsadenocarcinoma, papillary adenocarcinoma, papillary cystadenocarcinoma,surface papillary carcinoma, malignant adenofibroma, cystadenofibroma,adenocarcinoma, cystadenocarcinoma, adenoacanthoma, endometrioid stromalsarcoma, mesodermal (Müllerian) mixed tumor, mesonephroid tumor,malignant carcinoma, Brenner tumor, mixed epithelial tumor, andundifferentiated carcinoma, using the WHO/FIGO system for classificationof malignant ovarian tumors; Scully, Atlas of Tumor Pathology, 3dseries, Washington D.C.), and various grades (i.e. grade I {welldifferentiated}, grade II {moderately well differentiated}, and gradeIII {poorly differentiated from surrounding normal tissue}). Inaddition, as a greater number of patient samples are assessed forexpression of the markers of the invention and the outcomes of theindividual patients from whom the samples were obtained are correlated,it will also be confirmed that altered expression of certain of themarkers of the invention are strongly correlated with malignant cancersand that altered expression of other markers of the invention arestrongly correlated with benign tumors. The compositions, kits, andmethods of the invention are thus useful for characterizing one or moreof the stage, grade, histological type, and benign/malignant nature ofovarian cancer in patients. In addition, these compositions, kits, andmethods can be used to detect and differentiate epithelial, stromal, andgerm cell ovarian cancers.

[0142] When the compositions, kits, and methods of the invention areused for characterizing one or more of the stage, grade, histologicaltype, and benign/malignant nature of ovarian cancer in a patient, it ispreferred that the marker or panel of markers of the invention isselected such that a positive result is obtained in at least about 20%,and preferably at least about 40%, 60%, or 80%, and more preferably insubstantially all patients afflicted with an ovarian cancer of thecorresponding stage, grade, histological type, or benign/malignantnature. Preferably, the marker or panel of markers of the invention isselected such that a PPV of greater than about 10% is obtained for thegeneral population (more preferably coupled with an assay specificitygreater than 99.5%).

[0143] When a plurality of markers of the invention are used in thecompositions, kits, and methods of the invention, the level ofexpression of each marker in a patient sample can be compared with thenormal level of expression of each of the plurality of markers innon-cancerous samples of the same type, either in a single reactionmixture (i.e. using reagents, such as different fluorescent probes, foreach marker) or in individual reaction mixtures corresponding to one ormore of the markers. In one embodiment, a significantly enhanced levelof expression of more than one of the plurality of markers in thesample, relative to the corresponding normal levels, is an indicationthat the patient is afflicted with ovarian cancer. In anotherembodiment, a significantly lower level of expression in the sample ofeach of the plurality of markers, relative to the corresponding normallevels, is an indication that the patient is afflicted with ovariancancer. In yet another embodiment, a significantly enhanced level ofexpression of one or more marks and a significantly lower level ofexpression of one or more markers in a sample relative to thecorresponding normal levels, is an indication that the patient isafflicted with ovarian cancer. When a plurality of markers is used, itis preferred that 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, or 50 or moreindividual markers be used, wherein fewer markers are preferred.

[0144] In order to maximize the sensitivity of the compositions, kits,and methods of the invention (i.e. by interference attributable to cellsof non-ovarian origin in a patient sample), it is preferable that themarker of the invention used therein be a marker which has a restrictedtissue distribution, e.g., normally not expressed in a non-epithelialtissue, and more preferably a marker which is normally not expressed ina non-ovarian tissue.

[0145] Only a small number of markers are known to be associated withovarian cancers (e.g AKT2, Ki-RAS, ERBB2, c-MYC, RB1, and TP53; Lynch,supra). These markers are not, of course, included among the markers ofthe invention, although they may be used together with one or moremarkers of the invention in a panel of markers, for example. It is wellknown that certain types of genes, such as oncogenes, tumor suppressorgenes, growth factor-like genes, protease-like genes, and proteinkinase-like genes are often involved with development of cancers ofvarious types. Thus, among the markers of the invention, use of thosewhich correspond to proteins which resemble known proteins encoded byknown oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, and those which correspondto proteins which resemble growth factors, proteases, and proteinkinases are preferred.

[0146] Known oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes include, for example,abl, abr, akt2, apc, bcl2a, bcl2β, bcl3, bcr, brca1, brca2, cbl, ccnd1,cdc42, cdk4, crk-II, csf1/fms, dbl, dcc, dpc4/smad4, e-cad, e2f1/rbap,egfr/erbb-1, elk1, elk3, eph, erg, ets1, ets2, fer,fgr/src2, fli1/ergb2,fos, fps/fes, fra1,fra2,fyn, hck, hek, her2/erbb- 2/neu, her3/erbb-3,her4/erbb-4, hras1, hst2, hstf1, igfbp2, ink4a, ink4b, int2/fg3, jun,junb, jund, kip2, kit, kras2a, kras2b, lck, lyn, mas, max, mcc, mdm2,met, mlh1, mmp10, mos, msh2, msh3, msh6, myb, myba, mybb, myc, mycl1,mycn, nf1, nf2, nme2, nras, p53, pdgfb, phb, pim1, pms1, pms2, ptc,pten, raf1, rap1a, rb1, rel, ret, ros1, ski, src1, tal1, tgfbr2, tgfb3,tgfbr3, thra1, thrb, tiam1, timp3, tip1, tp53, trk, vav, vh1, vil2,waf1, wnt1, wnt2, wt1, and yes1 (Hesketh, 1997, In: The Oncogene andTumour Suppressor Gene Facts Book, 2nd Ed., Academic Press; Fishel etal., 1994, Science 266:1403-1405).

[0147] Known growth factors include platelet-derived growth factoralpha, platelet-derived growth factor beta (simian sarcoma viral {v-sis}oncogene homolog), thrombopoietin (myeloproliferative leukemia virusoncogene ligand, megakaryocyte growth and development factor),erythropoietin, B cell growth factor, macrophage stimulating factor 1(hepatocyte growth factor-like protein), hepatocyte growth factor(hepapoietin A), insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedia C),hepatoma-derived growth factor, amphiregulin (schwannoma-derived growthfactor), bone morphogenetic proteins 1, 2, 3, 3 beta, and 4, bonemorphogenetic protein 7 (osteogenic protein 1), bone morphogeneticprotein 8 (osteogenic protein 2), connective tissue growth factor,connective tissue activation peptide 3, epidermal growth factor (EGF),teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1, endothelin, endothelin 2,endothelin 3, stromal cell-derived factor 1, vascular endothelial growthfactor (VEGF), VEGF-B, VEGF-C, placental growth factor (vascularendothelial growth factor-related protein), transforming growth factoralpha, transforming growth factor beta 1 and its precursors,transforming growth factor beta 2 and its precursors, fibroblast growthfactor 1 (acidic), fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic), fibroblast growthfactor 5 and its precursors, fibroblast growth factor 6 and itsprecursors, fibroblast growth factor 7 (keratinocyte growth factor),fibroblast growth factor 8 (androgen-induced), fibroblast growth factor9 (glia-activating factor), pleiotrophin (heparin binding growth factor8, neurite growth-promoting factor 1), brain-derived neurotrophicfactor, and recombinant glial growth factor 2.

[0148] Known proteases include interleukin-1 beta convertase and itsprecursors, Mch6 and its precursors, Mch2 isoform alpha, Mch4, Cpp32isoform alpha, Lice2 gamma cysteine protease, Ich-1S, Ich-1L, Ich-2 andits precursors, TY protease, matrix metalloproteinase 1 (interstitialcollagenase), matrix metalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase A, 72 kDgelatinase, 72 kD type IV collagenase), matrix metalloproteinase 7(matrilysin), matrix metalloproteinase 8 (neutrophil collagenase),matrix metalloproteinase 12 (macrophage elastase), matrixmetalloproteinase 13 (collagenase 3), metallopeptidase 1, cysteine-richmetalloprotease (disintegrin) and its precursors, subtilisin-likeprotease Pc8 and its precursors, chymotrypsin, snake venom-likeprotease, cathepsin 1, cathepsin D (lysosomal aspartyl protease),stromelysin, aminopeptidase N, plasminogen, tissue plasminogenactivator, plasminogen activator inhibitor type II, and urokinase-typeplasminogen activator.

[0149] Known protein kinases include DAP kinase, serine/threonineprotein kinases NIK, PK428, Krs-2, SAK, and EMK, interferon-inducibledouble stranded RNA dependent protein kinase, FAST kinase, AIM1,IPL1-like midbody-associated protein kinase-1, NIMA-like protein kinase1 (NLK1), the cyclin-dependent kinases (cdk1-10), checkpoint kinaseChk1, Nek3 protein kinase, BMK1 beta kinase, Clk1, Clk2, Clk3,extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1, 3, and 6, cdc28 protein kinase1, cdc28 protein kinase 2, pLK, Myt1, c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2, Camkinase 1, the MAP kinases, insulin-stimulated protein kinase 1,beta-adrenergic receptor kinase 2, ribosomal protein S6 kinase, kinasesuppressor of ras-1 (KSR1), putative serine/threonine protein kinasePrk, PkB kinase, cAMP-dependent protein kinase, cGMP-dependent proteinkinase, type II cGMP-dependent protein kinase, protein kinases Dyrk2,Dyrk3, and Dyrk4, Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinasep160ROCK, protein tyrosine kinase t-Ror1, Ste20-related kinases, celladhesion kinase beta, protein kinase 3, stress-activated protein kinase4, protein kinase Zpk, serine kinase hPAK65, dual specificitymitogen-activated protein kinases 1 and 2, casein kinase I gamma 2, p21-activated protein kinase Pak1, lipid-activated protein kinase PRK2,focal adhesion kinase, dual-specificity tyrosine-phosphorylationregulated kinase, myosin light chain kinase, serine kinases SRPK2,TESK1, and VRK2, B lymphocyte serine/threonine protein kinase,stress-activated protein kinases JNK1 and JNK2, phosphorylase kinase,protein tyrosine kinase Tec, Jak2 kinase, protein kinase Ndr, MEK kinase3, SHB adaptor protein (a Src homology 2 protein), agammaglobulinaemiaprotein-tyrosine kinase (Atk), protein kinase ATR, guanylate kinase 1,thrombopoeitin receptor and its precursors, DAG kinase epsilon, andkinases encoded by oncogenes or viral oncogenes such as v-fgr(Gardner-Rasheed), v-ab1 (Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog1), v-arg (Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog,Abelson-related gene), v-fes and v-fps (feline sarcoma viral oncogeneand Fujinami avian sarcoma viral oncogene homologs), proto-oncogenec-cot, oncogenepim-1, and oncogene mas1.

[0150] Previously known proteins (and, of course, the genes,transcripts, mRNAs, etc. corresponding to those proteins) designatedNES1, HE4, and neurosin, are included as markers. NES1 protein is alsoknown as protease serine-like 1 and normal epithelial cell-specificprotein, and has been assigned Swiss-Prot accession number O43240 andGenBank accession number AF024605. The amino acid sequence of NES1protein and the nucleotide sequence of a cDNA encoding it have also beendescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,736,377. Association of NES1 proteinexpression and occurrence of cancer has been described, for example, inU.S. Pat. No. 5,843,694. However, these references (and others, e.g. Liuet al, 1996, Cancer Res. 56:3371-3379; Luo et al., 1998, Biochem.Biophys. Res. Comm. 247:580-586; Goyal et al., 1998, Cancer Res.58:4782-4786) indicate that NES1 expression is down-regulated in cancerpatients. In contrast, the present inventors have discovered that NES1expression is up- regulated in ovarian cancer samples (e.g. in laterstage {i.e. stage 3 or 4} ovarian cancer cell lines).

[0151] HE4 protein is also known as major epididymis-specific protein E4and epididymal secretory protein E4, and has been assigned Swiss-Protaccession number Q14508 and GenBank accession number X63187. The aminoacid sequence and the corresponding cDNA nucleotide sequence were alsodisclosed in Kirchhoffet al. (1991) Biol. Reprod. 45:350-357. A possibleassociation between expression of HE4 and occurrence of ovarian cancerwas disclosed, for example in Wang et al. (1999) Gene 229:101-108.

[0152] Neurosin is also known as protease M, zyme, and SP59, and hasbeen assigned Swiss-Prot accession number Q92876 and GenBank accessionnumber U62801. The amino acid sequence of neurosin and the correspondingcDNA nucleotide sequence were also disclosed in Anisowicz et al. (1996)Mol. Med. 2:624-636. The same reference discloses a possible associationbetween expression of neurosin and occurrence of ovarian cancer.

[0153] It is recognized that the compositions, kits, and methods of theinvention will be of particular utility to patients having an enhancedrisk of developing ovarian cancer and their medical advisors. Patientsrecognized as having an enhanced risk of developing ovarian cancerinclude, for example, patients having a familial history of ovariancancer, patients identified as having a mutant oncogene (i.e. at leastone allele), and patients of advancing age (i.e. women older than about50 or 60 years).

[0154] The level of expression of a marker in normal (i.e.non-cancerous) human ovarian tissue can be assessed in a variety ofways. In one embodiment, this normal level of expression is assessed byassessing the level of expression of the marker in a portion of ovariancells which appears to be non-cancerous and by comparing this normallevel of expression with the level of expression in a portion of theovarian cells which is suspected of being cancerous. For example, whenlaparoscopy or other medical procedure, reveals the presence of a lumpon one portion of a patient's ovary, but not on another portion of thesame ovary or on the other ovary, the normal level of expression of amarker may be assessed using one or both or the non-affected ovary and anon-affected portion of the affected ovary, and this normal level ofexpression may be compared with the level of expression of the samemarker in an affected portion (i.e. the lump) of the affected ovary.Alternately, and particularly as further information becomes availableas a result of routine performance of the methods described herein,population-average values for normal expression of the markers of theinvention may be used. In other embodiments, the ‘normal’ level ofexpression of a marker may be determined by assessing expression of themarker in a patient sample obtained from a non-cancer-afflicted patient,from a patient sample obtained from a patient before the suspected onsetof ovarian cancer in the patient, from archived patient samples, and thelike.

[0155] The invention includes compositions, kits, and methods forassessing the presence of ovarian cancer cells in a sample (e.g. anarchived tissue sample or a sample obtained from a patient). Thesecompositions, kits, and methods are substantially the same as thosedescribed above, except that, where necessary, the compositions, kits,and methods are adapted for use with samples other than patient samples.For example, when the sample to be used is a parafinized, archived humantissue sample, it can be necessary to adjust the ratio of compounds inthe compositions of the invention, in the kits of the invention, or themethods used to assess levels of marker expression in the sample. Suchmethods are well known in the art and within the skill of the ordinaryartisan.

[0156] The invention includes a kit for assessing the presence ofovarian cancer cells (e.g. in a sample such as a patient sample). Thekit comprises a plurality of reagents, each of which is capable ofbinding specifically with a nucleic acid or polypeptide corresponding toa marker of the invention. Suitable reagents for binding with apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention includeantibodies, antibody derivatives, antibody fragments, and the like.Suitable reagents for binding with a nucleic acid (e.g. a genomic DNA,an mRNA, a spliced mRNA, a cDNA, or the like) include complementarynucleic acids. For example, the nucleic acid reagents may includeoligonucleotides (labeled or non-labeled) fixed to a substrate, labeledoligonucleotides not bound with a substrate, pairs of PCR primers,molecular beacon probes, and the like.

[0157] The kit of the invention may optionally comprise additionalcomponents useful for performing the methods of the invention. By way ofexample, the kit may comprise fluids (e.g. SSC buffer) suitable forannealing complementary nucleic acids or for binding an antibody with aprotein with which it specifically binds, one or more samplecompartments, an instructional material which describes performance of amethod of the invention, a sample of normal ovarian cells, a sample ofovarian cancer cells, and the like.

[0158] The invention also includes a method of making an isolatedhybridoma which produces an antibody useful for assessing whetherpatient is afflicted with an ovarian cancer. In this method, a proteincorresponding to a marker of the invention is isolated (e.g. bypurification from a cell in which it is expressed or by transcriptionand translation of a nucleic acid encoding the protein in vivo or invitro using known methods). A vertebrate, preferably a mammal such as amouse, rat, rabbit, or sheep, is immunized using the isolated protein.The vertebrate may optionally (and preferably) be immunized at least oneadditional time with the isolated protein, so that the vertebrateexhibits a robust immune response to the protein. Splenocytes areisolated from the immunized vertebrate and fused with an immortalizedcell line to form hybridomas, using any of a variety of methods wellknown in the art. Hybridomas formed in this manner are then screenedusing standard methods to identify one or more hybridomas which producean antibody which specifically binds with the protein. The inventionalso includes hybridomas made by this method and antibodies made usingsuch hybridomas.

[0159] The invention also includes a method of assessing the efficacy ofa test compound for inhibiting ovarian cancer cells. As described above,differences in the level of expression of the markers of the inventioncorrelate with the cancerous state of ovarian cells. Although it isrecognized that changes in the levels of expression of certain of themarkers of the invention likely result from the cancerous state ofovarian cells, it is likewise recognized that changes in the levels ofexpression of other of the markers of the invention induce, maintain,and promote the cancerous state of those cells. Thus, compounds whichinhibit an ovarian cancer in a patient will cause the level ofexpression of one or more of the markers of the invention to change to alevel nearer the normal level of expression for that marker (i.e. thelevel of expression for the marker in non-cancerous ovarian cells).

[0160] This method thus comprises comparing expression of a marker in afirst ovarian cell sample and maintained in the presence of the testcompound and expression of the marker in a second ovarian cell sampleand maintained in the absence of the test compound. A significantincrease in the level of expression of a marker listed in Table 2, or asignificant decrease in the level of expression of a marker listed inTable 1, is an indication that the test compound inhibits ovariancancer. The ovarian cell samples may, for example, be aliquots of asingle sample of normal ovarian cells obtained from a patient, pooledsamples of normal ovarian cells obtained from a patient, cells of anormal ovarian cell line, aliquots of a single sample of ovarian cancercells obtained from a patient, pooled samples of ovarian cancer cellsobtained from a patient, cells of an ovarian cancer cell line, or thelike. In one embodiment, the samples are ovarian cancer cells obtainedfrom a patient and a plurality of compounds known to be effective forinhibiting various ovarian cancers are tested in order to identify thecompound which is likely to best inhibit the ovarian cancer in thepatient.

[0161] This method may likewise be used to assess the efficacy of atherapy for inhibiting ovarian cancer in a patient. In this method, thelevel of expression of one or more markers of the invention in a pair ofsamples (one subjected to the therapy, the other not subjected to thetherapy) is assessed. As with the method of assessing the efficacy oftest compounds, if the therapy induces a significant decrease in thelevel of expression of a marker listed in Table 1, or blocks inductionof a marker listed in Table 1, or if the therapy induces a significantenhancement of the level of expression of a marker listed in Table 2,then the therapy is efficacious for inhibiting ovarian cancer. As above,if samples from a selected patient are used in this method, thenalternative therapies can be assessed in vitro in order to select atherapy most likely to be efficacious for inhibiting ovarian cancer inthe patient.

[0162] As described herein, ovarian cancer in patients is associatedwith an increase in the level of expression of one or more markerslisted in Table 1, with a decrease in the level of expression of one ormore markers listed in Table 2. While, as discussed above, some of thesechanges in expression level result from occurrence of the ovariancancer, others of these changes induce, maintain, and promote thecancerous state of ovarian cancer cells. Thus, ovarian cancercharacterized by an increase in the level of expression of one or moremarkers listed in Table 1 can be inhibited by inhibiting expression ofthose markers. Likewise, ovarian cancer characterized by a decrease inthe level of expression of one or more markers listed in Table 2 can beinhibited by enhancing expression of those markers.

[0163] Expression of a marker listed in Table 1 can be inhibited in anumber of ways generally known in the art. For example, an antisenseoligonucleotide can be provided to the ovarian cancer cells in order toinhibit transcription, translation, or both, of the marker(s).Alternately, a polynucleotide encoding an antibody, an antibodyderivative, or an antibody fragment, and operably linked with anappropriate promoter/regulator region, can be provided to the cell inorder to generate intracellular antibodies which will inhibit thefunction or activity of the protein corresponding to the marker(s).Using the methods described herein, a variety of molecules, particularlyincluding molecules sufficiently small that they are able to cross thecell membrane, can be screened in order to identify molecules whichinhibit expression of the marker(s). The compound so identified can beprovided to the patient in order to inhibit expression of the marker(s)in the ovarian cancer cells of the patient.

[0164] Expression of a marker listed in Table 2 can be enhanced in anumber of ways generally known in the art. For example, a polynucleotideencoding the marker and operably linked with an appropriatepromoter/regulator region can be provided to ovarian cancer cells of thepatient in order to induce enhanced expression of the protein (and mRNA)corresponding to the marker therein. Alternatively, if the protein iscapable of crossing the cell membrane, inserting itself in the cellmembrane, or is normally a secreted protein, then expression of theprotein can be enhanced by providing the protein (e.g. directly or byway of the bloodstream or another ovary-associated fluid) to ovariancancer cells in the patient.

[0165] As described above, the cancerous state of human ovarian cells iscorrelated with changes in the levels of expression of the markers ofthe invention. Thus, compounds which induce increased expression of oneor more of the markers listed in Table 1, decreased expression of one ormore of the markers listed in Table 2, can induce ovarian cellcarcinogenesis. The invention includes a method for assessing the humanovarian cell carcinogenic potential of a test compound. This methodcomprises maintaining separate aliquots of human ovarian cells in thepresence and absence of the test compound. Expression of a marker of theinvention in each of the aliquots is compared. A significant increase inthe level of expression of a marker listed in Table 1, or a significantdecrease in the level of expression of a marker listed in Table 2 in thealiquot maintained in the presence of the test compound (relative to thealiquot maintained in the absence of the test compound) is an indicationthat the test compound possesses human ovarian cell carcinogenicpotential. The relative carcinogenic potentials of various testcompounds can be assessed by comparing the degree of enhancement orinhibition of the level of expression of the relevant markers, bycomparing the number of markers for which the level of expression isenhanced or inhibited, or by comparing both.

[0166] Various aspects of the invention are described in further detailin the following subsections.

[0167] I. Isolated Nucleic Acid Molecules

[0168] One aspect of the invention pertains to isolated nucleic acidmolecules that correspond to a marker of the invention, includingnucleic acids which encode a polypeptide corresponding to a marker ofthe invention or a portion of such a polypeptide. Isolated nucleic acidsof the invention also include nucleic acid molecules sufficient for useas hybridization probes to identify nucleic acid molecules thatcorrespond to a marker of the invention, including nucleic acids whichencode a polypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention, andfragments of such nucleic acid molecules, e.g., those suitable for useas PCR primers for the amplification or mutation of nucleic acidmolecules. As used herein, the term “nucleic acid molecule” is intendedto include DNA molecules (e.g., cDNA or genomic DNA) and RNA molecules(e.g., mRNA) and analogs of the DNA or RNA generated using nucleotideanalogs. The nucleic acid molecule can be single-stranded ordouble-stranded, but preferably is double-stranded DNA.

[0169] An “isolated” nucleic acid molecule is one which is separatedfrom other nucleic acid molecules which are present in the naturalsource of the nucleic acid molecule. Preferably, an “isolated” nucleicacid molecule is free of sequences (preferably protein-encodingsequences) which naturally flank the nucleic acid (i.e., sequenceslocated at the 5′ and 3′ ends of the nucleic acid) in the genomic DNA ofthe organism from which the nucleic acid is derived. For example, invarious embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule can contain lessthan about 5 kB, 4 kB, 3 kB, 2 kB, 1 kB, 0.5 kB or 0.1 kB of nucleotidesequences which naturally flank the nucleic acid molecule in genomic DNAof the cell from which the nucleic acid is derived. Moreover, an“isolated” nucleic acid molecule, such as a cDNA molecule, can besubstantially free of other cellular material, or culture medium whenproduced by recombinant techniques, or substantially free of chemicalprecursors or other chemicals when chemically synthesized.

[0170] A nucleic acid molecule of the present invention, e.g., a nucleicacid encoding a protein corresponding to a marker listed in one or moreof Tables 1-3, can be isolated using standard molecular biologytechniques and the sequence information in the database recordsdescribed herein. Using all or a portion of such nucleic acid sequences,nucleic acid molecules of the invention can be isolated using standardhybridization and cloning techniques (e.g., as described in Sambrook etal., ed., Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, 2nd ed., Cold SpringHarbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 1989).

[0171] A nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be amplified usingcDNA, mRNA, or genomic DNA as a template and appropriate oligonucleotideprimers according to standard PCR amplification techniques. The nucleicacid so amplified can be cloned into an appropriate vector andcharacterized by DNA sequence analysis. Furthermore, oligonucleotidescorresponding to all or a portion of a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention can be prepared by standard synthetic techniques, e.g., usingan automated DNA synthesizer.

[0172] In another preferred embodiment, an isolated nucleic acidmolecule of the invention comprises a nucleic acid molecule which has anucleotide sequence complementary to the nucleotide sequence of anucleic acid corresponding to a marker of the invention or to thenucleotide sequence of a nucleic acid encoding a protein whichcorresponds to a marker of the invention. A nucleic acid molecule whichis complementary to a given nucleotide sequence is one which issufficiently complementary to the given nucleotide sequence that it canhybridize to the given nucleotide sequence thereby forming a stableduplex.

[0173] Moreover, a nucleic acid molecule of the invention can compriseonly a portion of a nucleic acid sequence, wherein the full lengthnucleic acid sequence comprises a marker of the invention or whichencodes a polypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention. Suchnucleic acids can be used, for example, as a probe or primer. Theprobe/primer typically is used as one or more substantially purifiedoligonucleotides. The oligonucleotide typically comprises a region ofnucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to atleast about 7, preferably about 15, more preferably about 25, 50, 75,100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, or 400 or more consecutivenucleotides of a nucleic acid of the invention.

[0174] Probes based on the sequence of a nucleic acid molecule of theinvention can be used to detect transcripts or genomic sequencescorresponding to one or more markers of the invention. The probecomprises a label group attached thereto, e.g., a radioisotope, afluorescent compound, an enzyme, or an enzyme co-factor. Such probes canbe used as part of a diagnostic test kit for identifying cells ortissues which mis-express the protein, such as by measuring levels of anucleic acid molecule encoding the protein in a sample of cells from asubject, e.g., detecting mRNA levels or determining whether a geneencoding the protein has been mutated or deleted.

[0175] The invention further encompasses nucleic acid molecules thatdiffer, due to degeneracy of the genetic code, from the nucleotidesequence of nucleic acids encoding a protein which corresponds to amarker of the invention, and thus encode the same protein.

[0176] In addition to the nucleotide sequences described in the GenBankand IMAGE Consortium database records described herein, it will beappreciated by those skilled in the art that DNA sequence polymorphismsthat lead to changes in the amino acid sequence can exist within apopulation (e.g., the human population). Such genetic polymorphisms canexist among individuals within a population due to natural allelicvariation. An allele is one of a group of genes which occuralternatively at a given genetic locus. In addition, it will beappreciated that DNA polymorphisms that affect RNA expression levels canalso exist that may affect the overall expression level of that gene(e.g., by affecting regulation or degradation).

[0177] As used herein, the phrase “allelic variant” refers to anucleotide sequence which occurs at a given locus or to a polypeptideencoded by the nucleotide sequence.

[0178] As used herein, the terms “gene” and “recombinant gene” refer tonucleic acid molecules comprising an open reading frame encoding apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention. Such naturalallelic variations can typically result in 1-5% variance in thenucleotide sequence of a given gene. Alternative alleles can beidentified by sequencing the gene of interest in a number of differentindividuals. This can be readily carried out by using hybridizationprobes to identify the same genetic locus in a variety of individuals.Any and all such nucleotide variations and resulting amino acidpolymorphisms or variations that are the result of natural allelicvariation and that do not alter the functional activity are intended tobe within the scope of the invention.

[0179] In another embodiment, an isolated nucleic acid molecule of theinvention is at least 7, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250,300, 350, 400, 450, 550, 650, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600,1800, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, or morenucleotides in length and hybridizes under stringent conditions to anucleic acid corresponding to a marker of the invention or to a nucleicacid encoding a protein corresponding to a marker of the invention. Asused herein, the term “hybridizes under stringent conditions” isintended to describe conditions for hybridization and washing underwhich nucleotide sequences at least 60% (65%, 70%, preferably 75%)identical to each other typically remain hybridized to each other. Suchstringent conditions are known to those skilled in the art and can befound in sections 6.3.1-6.3.6 of Current Protocols in Molecular Biology,John Wiley & Sons, N.Y. (1989). A preferred, non-limiting example ofstringent hybridization conditions are hybridization in 6×sodiumchloride/sodium citrate (SSC) at about 45° C., followed by one or morewashes in 0.2×SSC, 0.1% SDS at 50-65° C.

[0180] In addition to naturally-occurring allelic variants of a nucleicacid molecule of the invention that can exist in the population, theskilled artisan will further appreciate that sequence changes can beintroduced by mutation thereby leading to changes in the amino acidsequence of the encoded protein, without altering the biologicalactivity of the protein encoded thereby. For example, one can makenucleotide substitutions leading to amino acid substitutions at“non-essential” amino acid residues. A “non-essential” amino acidresidue is a residue that can be altered from the wild-type sequencewithout altering the biological activity, whereas an “essential” aminoacid residue is required for biological activity. For example, aminoacid residues that are not conserved or only semi-conserved amonghomologs of various species may be non-essential for activity and thuswould be likely targets for alteration. Alternatively, amino acidresidues that are conserved among the homologs of various species (e.g.,murine and human) may be essential for activity and thus would not belikely targets for alteration.

[0181] Accordingly, another aspect of the invention pertains to nucleicacid molecules encoding a polypeptide of the invention that containchanges in amino acid residues that are not essential for activity. Suchpolypeptides differ in amino acid sequence from the naturally-occurringproteins which correspond to the markers of the invention, yet retainbiological activity. In one embodiment, such a protein has an amino acidsequence that is at least about 40% identical, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%,95%, or 98% identical to the amino acid sequence of one of the proteinswhich correspond to the markers of the invention.

[0182] An isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a variant protein canbe created by introducing one or more nucleotide substitutions,additions or deletions into the nucleotide sequence of nucleic acids ofthe invention, such that one or more amino acid residue substitutions,additions, or deletions are introduced into the encoded protein.Mutations can be introduced by standard techniques, such assite-directed mutagenesis and PCR-mediated mutagenesis. Preferably,conservative amino acid substitutions are made at one or more predictednon-essential amino acid residues. A “conservative amino acidsubstitution” is one in which the amino acid residue is replaced with anamino acid residue having a similar side chain. Families of amino acidresidues having similar side chains have been defined in the art. Thesefamilies include amino acids with basic side chains (e.g., lysine,arginine, histidine), acidic side chains (e.g., aspartic acid, glutamicacid), uncharged polar side chains (e.g., glycine, asparagine,glutamine, serine, threonine, tyrosine, cysteine), non-polar side chains(e.g., alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine,methionine, tryptophan), beta-branched side chains (e.g., threonine,valine, isoleucine) and aromatic side chains (e.g., tyrosine,phenylalanine, tryptophan, histidine). Alternatively, mutations can beintroduced randomly along all or part of the coding sequence, such as bysaturation mutagenesis, and the resultant mutants can be screened forbiological activity to identify mutants that retain activity. Followingmutagenesis, the encoded protein can be expressed recombinantly and theactivity of the protein can be determined.

[0183] The present invention encompasses antisense nucleic acidmolecules, i.e., molecules which are complementary to a sense nucleicacid of the invention, e.g., complementary to the coding strand of adouble-stranded cDNA molecule corresponding to a marker of the inventionor complementary to an mRNA sequence corresponding to a marker of theinvention. Accordingly, an antisense nucleic acid of the invention canhydrogen bond to (i.e. anneal with) a sense nucleic acid of theinvention. The antisense nucleic acid can be complementary to an entirecoding strand, or to only a portion thereof, e.g., all or part of theprotein coding region (or open reading frame). An antisense nucleic acidmolecule can also be antisense to all or part of a non-coding region ofthe coding strand of a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of theinvention. The non-coding regions (“5′ and 3′ untranslated regions”) arethe 5′ and 3′ sequences which flank the coding region and are nottranslated into amino acids.

[0184] An antisense oligonucleotide can be, for example, about 5, 10,15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 or more nucleotides in length. Anantisense nucleic acid of the invention can be constructed usingchemical synthesis and enzymatic ligation reactions using proceduresknown in the art. For example, an antisense nucleic acid (e.g., anantisense oligonucleotide) can be chemically synthesized using naturallyoccurring nucleotides or variously modified nucleotides designed toincrease the biological stability of the molecules or to increase thephysical stability of the duplex formed between the antisense and sensenucleic acids, e.g., phosphorothioate derivatives and acridinesubstituted nucleotides can be used. Examples of modified nucleotideswhich can be used to generate the antisense nucleic acid include5-fluorouracil, 5-bromouracil, 5-chlorouracil, 5-iodouracil,hypoxanthine, xanthine, 4-acetylcytosine, 5-(carboxyhydroxylmethyl)uracil, 5-carboxymethylaminomethyl-2-thiouridine,5-carboxymethylaminomethyluracil, dihydrouracil,beta-D-galactosylqueosine, inosine, N6-isopentenyladenine, 1-methylguanine, 1-methylinosine, 2,2-dimethylguanine, 2-methyladenine,2-methylguanine, 3-methylcytosine, 5-methylcytosine, N6-adenine,7-methylguanine, 5-methylaminomethyluracil,5-methoxyaminomethyl-2-thiouracil, beta-D-mannosylqueosine,5′-methoxycarboxymethyluracil, 5-methoxyuracil,2-methylthio-N6-isopentenyladenine, uracil-5-oxyacetic acid (v),wybutoxosine, pseudouracil, queosine, 2-thiocytosine,5-methyl-2-thiouracil, 2-thiouracil, 4-thiouracil, 5-methyluracil,uracil-5-oxyacetic acid methylester, uracil-5-oxyacetic acid (v),5-methyl-2-thiouracil, 3-(3-amino-3-N-2-carboxypropyl)uracil, (acp3)w,and 2,6-diaminopurine. Alternatively, the antisense nucleic acid can beproduced biologically using an expression vector into which a nucleicacid has been sub-cloned in an antisense orientation (i.e., RNAtranscribed from the inserted nucleic acid will be of an antisenseorientation to a target nucleic acid of interest, described further inthe following subsection).

[0185] The antisense nucleic acid molecules of the invention aretypically administered to a subject or generated in situ such that theyhybridize with or bind to cellular mRNA and/or genomic DNA encoding apolypeptide corresponding to a selected marker of the invention tothereby inhibit expression of the marker, e.g., by inhibitingtranscription and/or translation. The hybridization can be byconventional nucleotide complementarity to form a stable duplex, or, forexample, in the case of an antisense nucleic acid molecule which bindsto DNA duplexes, through specific interactions in the major groove ofthe double helix. Examples of a route of administration of antisensenucleic acid molecules of the invention includes direct injection at atissue site or infusion of the antisense nucleic acid into anovary-associated body fluid. Alternatively, antisense nucleic acidmolecules can be modified to target selected cells and then administeredsystemically. For example, for systemic administration, antisensemolecules can be modified such that they specifically bind to receptorsor antigens expressed on a selected cell surface, e.g., by linking theantisense nucleic acid molecules to peptides or antibodies which bind tocell surface receptors or antigens. The antisense nucleic acid moleculescan also be delivered to cells using the vectors described herein. Toachieve sufficient intracellular concentrations of the antisensemolecules, vector constructs in which the antisense nucleic acidmolecule is placed under the control of a strong pol II or pol IIIpromoter are preferred.

[0186] An antisense nucleic acid molecule of the invention can be anα-anomeric nucleic acid molecule. An α-anomeric nucleic acid moleculeforms specific double-stranded hybrids with complementary RNA in which,contrary to the usual α-units, the strands run parallel to each other(Gaultier et al., 1987, Nucleic Acids Res. 15:6625-6641). The antisensenucleic acid molecule can also comprise a 2′-o-methylribonucleotide(Inoue et al., 1987, Nucleic Acids Res. 15:6131-6148) or a chimericRNA-DNA analogue (Inoue et al., 1987, FEBS Lett. 215:327-330).

[0187] The invention also encompasses ribozymes. Ribozymes are catalyticRNA molecules with ribonuclease activity which are capable of cleaving asingle-stranded nucleic acid, such as an mRNA, to which they have acomplementary region. Thus, ribozymes (e.g., hammerhead ribozymes asdescribed in Haselhoff and Gerlach, 1988, Nature 334:585-591) can beused to catalytically cleave mRNA transcripts to thereby inhibittranslation of the protein encoded by the mRNA. A ribozyme havingspecificity for a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker of the invention can be designed based uponthe nucleotide sequence of a cDNA corresponding to the marker. Forexample, a derivative of a Tetrahymena L-19 IVS RNA can be constructedin which the nucleotide sequence of the active site is complementary tothe nucleotide sequence to be cleaved (see Cech et al. U.S. Pat. No.4,987,071; and Cech et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,116,742). Alternatively, anmRNA encoding a polypeptide of the invention can be used to select acatalytic RNA having a specific ribonuclease activity from a pool of RNAmolecules (see, e.g., Bartel and Szostak, 1993, Science 261:1411-1418).

[0188] The invention also encompasses nucleic acid molecules which formtriple helical structures. For example, expression of a polypeptide ofthe invention can be inhibited by targeting nucleotide sequencescomplementary to the regulatory region of the gene encoding thepolypeptide (e.g., the promoter and/or enhancer) to form triple helicalstructures that prevent transcription of the gene in target cells. Seegenerally Helene (1991) Anticancer Drug Des. 6(6):569-84; Helene (1992)Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 660:27-36; and Maher (1992) Bioassays14(12):807-15.

[0189] In various embodiments, the nucleic acid molecules of theinvention can be modified at the base moiety, sugar moiety or phosphatebackbone to improve, e.g., the stability, hybridization, or solubilityof the molecule. For example, the deoxyribose phosphate backbone of thenucleic acids can be modified to generate peptide nucleic acids (seeHyrup et al., 1996, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry 4(1): 5-23). Asused herein, the terms “peptide nucleic acids” or “PNAs” refer tonucleic acid mimics, e.g., DNA mimics, in which the deoxyribosephosphate backbone is replaced by a pseudopeptide backbone and only thefour natural nucleobases are retained. The neutral backbone of PNAs hasbeen shown to allow for specific hybridization to DNA and RNA underconditions of low ionic strength. The synthesis of PNA oligomers can beperformed using standard solid phase peptide synthesis protocols asdescribed in Hyrup et al. (1996), supra; Perry-O'Keefe et al. (1996)Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93:14670-675.

[0190] PNAs can be used in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Forexample, PNAs can be used as antisense or antigene agents forsequence-specific modulation of gene expression by, e.g., inducingtranscription or translation arrest or inhibiting replication. PNAs canalso be used, e.g., in the analysis of single base pair mutations in agene by, e.g., PNA directed PCR clamping; as artificial restrictionenzymes when used in combination with other enzymes, e.g., S1 nucleases(Hyrup (1996), supra; or as probes or primers for DNA sequence andhybridization (Hyrup, 1996, supra; Perry-O'Keefe et al., 1996, Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93:14670-675).

[0191] In another embodiment, PNAs can be modified, e.g., to enhancetheir stability or cellular uptake, by attaching lipophilic or otherhelper groups to PNA, by the formation of PNA-DNA chimeras, or by theuse of liposomes or other techniques of drug delivery known in the art.For example, PNA-DNA chimeras can be generated which can combine theadvantageous properties of PNA and DNA. Such chimeras allow DNArecognition enzymes, e.g., RNASE H and DNA polymerases, to interact withthe DNA portion while the PNA portion would provide high bindingaffinity and specificity. PNA-DNA chimeras can be linked using linkersof appropriate lengths selected in terms of base stacking, number ofbonds between the nucleobases, and orientation (Hyrup, 1996, supra). Thesynthesis of PNA-DNA chimeras can be performed as described in Hyrup(1996), supra, and Finn et al. (1996) Nucleic Acids Res. 24(17):3357-63.For example, a DNA chain can be synthesized on a solid support usingstandard phosphoramidite coupling chemistry and modified nucleosideanalogs. Compounds such as 5′-(4-methoxytrityl)amino-5′-deoxy-thymidinephosphoramidite can be used as a link between the PNA and the 5′ end ofDNA (Mag et al., 1989, Nucleic Acids Res. 17:5973-88). PNA monomers arethen coupled in a step-wise manner to produce a chimeric molecule with a5′ PNA segment and a 3′ DNA segment (Finn et al., 1996, Nucleic AcidsRes. 24(17):3357-63). Alternatively, chimeric molecules can besynthesized with a 5′ DNA segment and a 3′ PNA segment (Peterser et al.,1975, Bioorganic Med. Chem. Lett. 5:1119-11124).

[0192] In other embodiments, the oligonucleotide can include otherappended groups such as peptides (e.g., for targeting host cellreceptors in vivo), or agents facilitating transport across the cellmembrane (see, e.g., Letsinger et al., 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA86:6553-6556; Lemaitre et al., 1987, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA84:648-652; PCT Publication No. WO 88/09810) or the blood-brain barrier(see, e.g., PCT Publication No. WO 89/10134). In addition,oligonucleotides can be modified with hybridization-triggered cleavageagents (see, e.g., Krol et al., 1988, Bio/Techniques 6:958-976) orintercalating agents (see, e.g., Zon, 1988, Pharm. Res. 5:539-549). Tothis end, the oligonucleotide can be conjugated to another molecule,e.g., a peptide, hybridization triggered cross-linking agent, transportagent, hybridization-triggered cleavage agent, etc.

[0193] The invention also includes molecular beacon nucleic acids havingat least one region which is complementary to a nucleic acid of theinvention, such that the molecular beacon is useful for quantitating thepresence of the nucleic acid of the invention in a sample. A “molecularbeacon” nucleic acid is a nucleic acid comprising a pair ofcomplementary regions and having a fluorophore and a fluorescentquencher associated therewith. The fluorophore and quencher areassociated with different portions of the nucleic acid in such anorientation that when the complementary regions are annealed with oneanother, fluorescence of the fluorophore is quenched by the quencher.When the complementary regions of the nucleic acid are not annealed withone another, fluorescence of the fluorophore is quenched to a lesserdegree. Molecular beacon nucleic acids are described, for example, inU.S. Pat. No. 5,876,930.

[0194] II. Isolated Proteins and Antibodies

[0195] One aspect of the invention pertains to isolated proteins whichcorrespond to individual markers of the invention, and biologicallyactive portions thereof, as well as polypeptide fragments suitable foruse as immunogens to raise antibodies directed against a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker of the invention. In one embodiment, thenative polypeptide corresponding to a marker can be isolated from cellsor tissue sources by an appropriate purification scheme using standardprotein purification techniques. In another embodiment, polypeptidescorresponding to a marker of the invention are produced by recombinantDNA techniques. Alternative to recombinant expression, a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker of the invention can be synthesized chemicallyusing standard peptide synthesis techniques.

[0196] An “isolated” or “purified” protein or biologically activeportion thereof is substantially free of cellular material or othercontaminating proteins from the cell or tissue source from which theprotein is derived, or substantially free of chemical precursors orother chemicals when chemically synthesized. The language “substantiallyfree of cellular material” includes preparations of protein in which theprotein is separated from cellular components of the cells from which itis isolated or recombinantly produced. Thus, protein that issubstantially free of cellular material includes preparations of proteinhaving less than about 30%, 20%, 10%, or 5% (by dry weight) ofheterologous protein (also referred to herein as a “contaminatingprotein”). When the protein or biologically active portion thereof isrecombinantly produced, it is also preferably substantially free ofculture medium, i.e., culture medium represents less than about 20%,10%, or 5% of the volume of the protein preparation. When the protein isproduced by chemical synthesis, it is preferably substantially free ofchemical precursors or other chemicals, i.e., it is separated fromchemical precursors or other chemicals which are involved in thesynthesis of the protein. Accordingly such preparations of the proteinhave less than about 30%, 20%, 10%, 5% (by dry weight) of chemicalprecursors or compounds other than the polypeptide of interest.

[0197] Biologically active portions of a polypeptide corresponding to amarker of the invention include polypeptides comprising amino acidsequences sufficiently identical to or derived from the amino acidsequence of the protein corresponding to the marker (e.g., the aminoacid sequence listed in the GenBank and IMAGE Consortium databaserecords described herein), which include fewer amino acids than the fulllength protein, and exhibit at least one activity of the correspondingfull-length protein. Typically, biologically active portions comprise adomain or motif with at least one activity of the corresponding protein.A biologically active portion of a protein of the invention can be apolypeptide which is, for example, 10, 25, 50, 100 or more amino acidsin length. Moreover, other biologically active portions, in which otherregions of the protein are deleted, can be prepared by recombinanttechniques and evaluated for one or more of the functional activities ofthe native form of a polypeptide of the invention.

[0198] Preferred polypeptides have the amino acid sequence listed in theone of the GenBank and IMAGE Consortium database records describedherein. Other useful proteins are substantially identical (e.g., atleast about 40%, preferably 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, or 99%) to oneof these sequences and retain the functional activity of the protein ofthe corresponding naturally-occurring protein yet differ in amino acidsequence due to natural allelic variation or mutagenesis.

[0199] To determine the percent identity of two amino acid sequences orof two nucleic acids, the sequences are aligned for optimal comparisonpurposes (e.g., gaps can be introduced in the sequence of a first aminoacid or nucleic acid sequence for optimal alignment with a second aminoor nucleic acid sequence). The amino acid residues or nucleotides atcorresponding amino acid positions or nucleotide positions are thencompared. When a position in the first sequence is occupied by the sameamino acid residue or nucleotide as the corresponding position in thesecond sequence, then the molecules are identical at that position. Thepercent identity between the two sequences is a function of the numberof identical positions shared by the sequences (i.e., % identity=# ofidentical positions/total # of positions (e.g., overlappingpositions)×100). In one embodiment the two sequences are the samelength.

[0200] The determination of percent identity between two sequences canbe accomplished using a mathematical algorithm. A preferred,non-limiting example of a mathematical algorithm utilized for thecomparison of two sequences is the algorithm of Karlin and Altschul(1990) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 87:2264-2268, modified as in Karlinand Altschul (1993) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90:5873-5877. Such analgorithm is incorporated into the NBLAST and XBLAST programs ofAltschul, et al. (1990) J. Mol. Biol. 215:403-410. BLAST nucleotidesearches can be performed with the NBLAST program, score=100,wordlength=12 to obtain nucleotide sequences homologous to a nucleicacid molecules of the invention. BLAST protein searches can be performedwith the XBLAST program, score=50, wordlength=3 to obtain amino acidsequences homologous to a protein molecules of the invention. To obtaingapped alignments for comparison purposes, Gapped BLAST can be utilizedas described in Altschul et al. (1997) Nucleic Acids Res. 25:3389-3402.Alternatively, PSI-Blast can be used to perform an iterated search whichdetects distant relationships between molecules. When utilizing BLAST,Gapped BLAST, and PSI-Blast programs, the default parameters of therespective programs (e.g., XBLAST and NBLAST) can be used. Seehttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Another preferred, non-limiting example ofa mathematical algorithm utilized for the comparison of sequences is thealgorithm of Myers and Miller, (1988) ComputAppl Biosci, 4:11-7. Such analgorithm is incorporated into the ALIGN program (version 2.0) which ispart of the GCG sequence alignment software package. When utilizing theALIGN program for comparing amino acid sequences, a PAM120 weightresidue table, a gap length penalty of 12, and a gap penalty of 4 can beused. Yet another useful algorithm for identifying regions of localsequence similarity and alignment is the FASTA algorithm as described inPearson and Lipman (1988) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85:2444-2448. Whenusing the FASTA algorithm for comparing nucleotide or amino acidsequences, a PAM120 weight residue table can, for example, be used witha k-tuple value of 2.

[0201] The percent identity between two sequences can be determinedusing techniques similar to those described above, with or withoutallowing gaps. In calculating percent identity, only exact matches arecounted.

[0202] The invention also provides chimeric or fusion proteinscorresponding to a marker of the invention. As used herein, a “chimericprotein” or “fusion protein” comprises all or part (preferably abiologically active part) of a polypeptide corresponding to a marker ofthe invention operably linked to a heterologous polypeptide (i.e., apolypeptide other than the polypeptide corresponding to the marker).Within the fusion protein, the term “operably linked” is intended toindicate that the polypeptide of the invention and the heterologouspolypeptide are fused in-frame to each other. The heterologouspolypeptide can be fused to the amino-terminus or the carboxyl-terminusof the polypeptide of the invention.

[0203] One useful fusion protein is a GST fusion protein in which apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention is fused to thecarboxyl terminus of GST sequences. Such fusion proteins can facilitatethe purification of a recombinant polypeptide of the invention.

[0204] In another embodiment, the fusion protein contains a heterologoussignal sequence at its amino terminus. For example, the native signalsequence of a polypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention canbe removed and replaced with a signal sequence from another protein. Forexample, the gp67 secretory sequence of the baculovirus envelope proteincan be used as a heterologous signal sequence (Ausubel et al., ed.,Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1992).Other examples of eukaryotic heterologous signal sequences include thesecretory sequences of melittin and human placental alkaline phosphatase(Stratagene; La Jolla, Calif.). In yet another example, usefulprokaryotic heterologous signal sequences include the phoA secretorysignal (Sambrook et al., supra) and the protein A secretory signal(Pharmacia Biotech; Piscataway, N.J.).

[0205] In yet another embodiment, the fusion protein is animmunoglobulin fusion protein in which all or part of a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker of the invention is fused to sequences derivedfrom a member of the immunoglobulin protein family. The immunoglobulinfusion proteins of the invention can be incorporated into pharmaceuticalcompositions and administered to a subject to inhibit an interactionbetween a ligand (soluble or membrane-bound) and a protein on thesurface of a cell (receptor), to thereby suppress signal transduction invivo. The immunoglobulin fusion protein can be used to affect thebioavailability of a cognate ligand of a polypeptide of the invention.Inhibition of ligand/receptor interaction can be useful therapeutically,both for treating proliferative and differentiative disorders and formodulating (e.g. promoting or inhibiting) cell survival. Moreover, theimmunoglobulin fusion proteins of the invention can be used asimmunogens to produce antibodies directed against a polypeptide of theinvention in a subject, to purify ligands and in screening assays toidentify molecules which inhibit the interaction of receptors withligands.

[0206] Chimeric and fusion proteins of the invention can be produced bystandard recombinant DNA techniques. In another embodiment, the fusiongene can be synthesized by conventional techniques including automatedDNA synthesizers. Alternatively, PCR amplification of gene fragments canbe carried out using anchor primers which give rise to complementaryoverhangs between two consecutive gene fragments which can subsequentlybe annealed and re-amplified to generate a chimeric gene sequence (see,e.g., Ausubel et al., supra). Moreover, many expression vectors arecommercially available that already encode a fusion moiety (e.g., a GSTpolypeptide). A nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide of the invention canbe cloned into such an expression vector such that the fusion moiety islinked in-frame to the polypeptide of the invention.

[0207] A signal sequence can be used to facilitate secretion andisolation of the secreted protein or other proteins of interest. Signalsequences are typically characterized by a core of hydrophobic aminoacids which are generally cleaved from the mature protein duringsecretion in one or more cleavage events. Such signal peptides containprocessing sites that allow cleavage of the signal sequence from themature proteins as they pass through the secretory pathway. Thus, theinvention pertains to the described polypeptides having a signalsequence, as well as to polypeptides from which the signal sequence hasbeen proteolytically cleaved (i.e., the cleavage products). In oneembodiment, a nucleic acid sequence encoding a signal sequence can beoperably linked in an expression vector to a protein of interest, suchas a protein which is ordinarily not secreted or is otherwise difficultto isolate. The signal sequence directs secretion of the protein, suchas from a eukaryotic host into which the expression vector istransformed, and the signal sequence is subsequently or concurrentlycleaved. The protein can then be readily purified from the extracellularmedium by art recognized methods. Alternatively, the signal sequence canbe linked to the protein of interest using a sequence which facilitatespurification, such as with a GST domain.

[0208] The present invention also pertains to variants of thepolypeptides corresponding to individual markers of the invention. Suchvariants have an altered amino acid sequence which can function aseither agonists (mimetics) or as antagonists. Variants can be generatedby mutagenesis, e.g., discrete point mutation or truncation. An agonistcan retain substantially the same, or a subset, of the biologicalactivities of the naturally occurring form of the protein. An antagonistof a protein can inhibit one or more of the activities of the naturallyoccurring form of the protein by, for example, competitively binding toa downstream or upstream member of a cellular signaling cascade whichincludes the protein of interest. Thus, specific biological effects canbe elicited by treatment with a variant of limited function. Treatmentof a subject with a variant having a subset of the biological activitiesof the naturally occurring form of the protein can have fewer sideeffects in a subject relative to treatment with the naturally occurringform of the protein.

[0209] Variants of a protein of the invention which function as eitheragonists (mimetics) or as antagonists can be identified by screeningcombinatorial libraries of mutants, e.g., truncation mutants, of theprotein of the invention for agonist or antagonist activity. In oneembodiment, a variegated library of variants is generated bycombinatorial mutagenesis at the nucleic acid level and is encoded by avariegated gene library. A variegated library of variants can beproduced by, for example, enzymatically ligating a mixture of syntheticoligonucleotides into gene sequences such that a degenerate set ofpotential protein sequences is expressible as individual polypeptides,or alternatively, as a set of larger fusion proteins (e.g., for phagedisplay). There are a variety of methods which can be used to producelibraries of potential variants of the polypeptides of the inventionfrom a degenerate oligonucleotide sequence. Methods for synthesizingdegenerate oligonucleotides are known in the art (see, e.g., Narang,1983, Tetrahedron 39:3; Itakura et al., 1984, Annu. Rev. Biochem.53:323; Itakura et al., 1984, Science 198:1056; Ike et al., 1983 NucleicAcid Res. 11:477).

[0210] In addition, libraries of fragments of the coding sequence of apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention can be used togenerate a variegated population of polypeptides for screening andsubsequent selection of variants. For example, a library of codingsequence fragments can be generated by treating a double stranded PCRfragment of the coding sequence of interest with a nuclease underconditions wherein nicking occurs only about once per molecule,denaturing the double stranded DNA, renaturing the DNA to form doublestranded DNA which can include sense/antisense pairs from differentnicked products, removing single stranded portions from reformedduplexes by treatment with S1 nuclease, and ligating the resultingfragment library into an expression vector. By this method, anexpression library can be derived which encodes amino terminal andinternal fragments of various sizes of the protein of interest.

[0211] Several techniques are known in the art for screening geneproducts of combinatorial libraries made by point mutations ortruncation, and for screening cDNA libraries for gene products having aselected property. The most widely used techniques, which are amenableto high through-put analysis, for screening large gene librariestypically include cloning the gene library into replicable expressionvectors, transforming appropriate cells with the resulting library ofvectors, and expressing the combinatorial genes under conditions inwhich detection of a desired activity facilitates isolation of thevector encoding the gene whose product was detected. Recursive ensemblemutagenesis (REM), a technique which enhances the frequency offunctional mutants in the libraries, can be used in combination with thescreening assays to identify variants of a protein of the invention(Arkin and Yourvan, 1992, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 89:7811-7815;Delgrave et al., 1993, Protein Engineering 6(3):327-331).

[0212] An isolated polypeptide corresponding to a marker of theinvention, or a fragment thereof, can be used as an immunogen togenerate antibodies using standard techniques for polyclonal andmonoclonal antibody preparation. The full-length polypeptide or proteincan be used or, alternatively, the invention provides antigenic peptidefragments for use as immunogens. The antigenic peptide of a protein ofthe invention comprises at least 8 (preferably 10, 15, 20, or 30 ormore) amino acid residues of the amino acid sequence of one of thepolypeptides of the invention, and encompasses an epitope of the proteinsuch that an antibody raised against the peptide forms a specific immunecomplex with a marker of the invention to which the protein corresponds.Preferred epitopes encompassed by the antigenic peptide are regions thatare located on the surface of the protein, e.g., hydrophilic regions.Hydrophobicity sequence analysis, hydrophilicity sequence analysis, orsimilar analyses can be used to identify hydrophilic regions.

[0213] An immunogen typically is used to prepare antibodies byimmunizing a suitable (i.e. immunocompetent) subject such as a rabbit,goat, mouse, or other mammal or vertebrate. An appropriate immunogenicpreparation can contain, for example, recombinantly-expressed orchemically-synthesized polypeptide. The preparation can further includean adjuvant, such as Freund's complete or incomplete adjuvant, or asimilar immunostimulatory agent.

[0214] Accordingly, another aspect of the invention pertains toantibodies directed against a polypeptide of the invention. The terms“antibody” and “antibody substance” as used interchangeably herein referto immunoglobulin molecules and immunologically active portions ofimmunoglobulin molecules, i.e., molecules that contain an antigenbinding site which specifically binds an antigen, such as a polypeptideof the invention. A molecule which specifically binds to a givenpolypeptide of the invention is a molecule which binds the polypeptide,but does not substantially bind other molecules in a sample, e.g., abiological sample, which naturally contains the polypeptide. Examples ofimmunologically active portions of immunoglobulin molecules includeF(ab) and F(ab′)₂ fragments which can be generated by treating theantibody with an enzyme such as pepsin. The invention providespolyclonal and monoclonal antibodies. The term “monoclonal antibody” or“monoclonal antibody composition”, as used herein, refers to apopulation of antibody molecules that contain only one species of anantigen binding site capable of immunoreacting with a particularepitope.

[0215] Polyclonal antibodies can be prepared as described above byimmunizing a suitable subject with a polypeptide of the invention as animmunogen. The antibody titer in the immunized subject can be monitoredover time by standard techniques, such as with an enzyme linkedimmunosorbent assay (ELISA) using immobilized polypeptide. If desired,the antibody molecules can be harvested or isolated from the subject(e.g., from the blood or serum of the subject) and further purified bywell-known techniques, such as protein A chromatography to obtain theIgG fraction. At an appropriate time after immunization, e.g., when thespecific antibody titers are highest, antibody-producing cells can beobtained from the subject and used to prepare monoclonal antibodies bystandard techniques, such as the hybridoma technique originallydescribed by Kohler and Milstein (1975) Nature 256:495-497, the human Bcell hybridoma technique (see Kozbor et al., 1983, Immunol. Today 4:72),the EBV-hybridoma technique (see Cole et al., pp. 77-96 In MonoclonalAntibodies and Cancer Therapy, Alan R. Liss, Inc., 1985) or triomatechniques. The technology for producing hybridomas is well known (seegenerally Current Protocols in Immunology, Coligan et al. ed., JohnWiley & Sons, New York, 1994). Hybridoma cells producing a monoclonalantibody of the invention are detected by screening the hybridomaculture supernatants for antibodies that bind the polypeptide ofinterest, e.g., using a standard ELISA assay.

[0216] Alternative to preparing monoclonal antibody-secretinghybridomas, a monoclonal antibody directed against a polypeptide of theinvention can be identified and isolated by screening a recombinantcombinatorial immunoglobulin library (e.g., an antibody phage displaylibrary) with the polypeptide of interest. Kits for generating andscreening phage display libraries are commercially available (e.g., thePharmacia Recombinant Phage Antibody System, Catalog No. 27-9400-01; andthe Stratagene SurfZAP Phage Display Kit, Catalog No. 240612).Additionally, examples of methods and reagents particularly amenable foruse in generating and screening antibody display library can be foundin, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,223,409; PCT Publication No. WO92/18619; PCT Publication No. WO 91/17271; PCT Publication No. WO92/20791; PCT Publication No. WO 92/15679; PCT Publication No. WO93/01288; PCT Publication No. WO 92/01047; PCT Publication No. WO92/09690; PCT Publication No. WO 90/02809; Fuchs et al. (1991)Bio/Technology 9:1370-1372; Hay et al. (1992) Hum. Antibod. Hybridomas3:81-85; Huse et al. (1989) Science 246:1275-1281; Griffiths et al.(1993) EMBO J. 12:725-734.

[0217] Additionally, recombinant antibodies, such as chimeric andhumanized monoclonal antibodies, comprising both human and non-humanportions, which can be made using standard recombinant DNA techniques,are within the scope of the invention. Such chimeric and humanizedmonoclonal antibodies can be produced by recombinant DNA techniquesknown in the art, for example using methods described in PCT PublicationNo. WO 87/02671; European Patent Application 184,187; European PatentApplication 171,496; European Patent Application 173,494; PCTPublication No. WO 86/01533; U.S. Patent No. 4,816,567; European PatentApplication 125,023; Better et al. (1988) Science 240:1041-1043; Liu etal. (1987) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 84:3439-3443; Liu et al. (1987) J.Immunol. 139:3521- 3526; Sun et al. (1987) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA84:214-218; Nishimura et al. (1987) Cancer Res. 47:999-1005; Wood et al.(1985) Nature 314:446-449; and Shaw et al. (1988) J. Natl. Cancer Inst.80:1553-1559); Morrison (1985) Science 229:1202-1207; Oi et al. (1986)Bio/Techniques 4:214; U.S. Pat. No. 5,225,539; Jones et al. (1986)Nature 321:552-525; Verhoeyan et al. (1988) Science 239:1534; andBeidler et al. (1988) J. Immunol. 141:4053-4060.

[0218] Completely human antibodies are particularly desirable fortherapeutic treatment of human patients. Such antibodies can be producedusing transgenic mice which are incapable of expressing endogenousimmunoglobulin heavy and light chains genes, but which can express humanheavy and light chain genes. The transgenic mice are immunized in thenormal fashion with a selected antigen, e.g., all or a portion of apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention. Monoclonalantibodies directed against the antigen can be obtained usingconventional hybridoma technology. The human immunoglobulin transgenesharbored by the transgenic mice rearrange during B cell differentiation,and subsequently undergo class switching and somatic mutation. Thus,using such a technique, it is possible to produce therapeutically usefulIgG, IgA and IgE antibodies. For an overview of this technology forproducing human antibodies, see Lonberg and Huszar (1995) Int. Rev.Immunol. 13:65-93). For a detailed discussion of this technology forproducing human antibodies and human monoclonal antibodies and protocolsfor producing such antibodies, see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,625,126;5,633,425; 5,569,825; 5,661,016; and 5,545,806. In addition, companiessuch as Abgenix, Inc. (Freemont, Calif.), can be engaged to providehuman antibodies directed against a selected antigen using technologysimilar to that described above.

[0219] Completely human antibodies which recognize a selected epitopecan be generated using a technique referred to as “guided selection.” Inthis approach a selected non-human monoclonal antibody, e.g., a murineantibody, is used to guide the selection of a completely human antibodyrecognizing the same epitope (Jespers et al., 1994, Bio/technology12:899-903).

[0220] An antibody directed against a polypeptide corresponding to amarker of the invention (e.g., a monoclonal antibody) can be used toisolate the polypeptide by standard techniques, such as affinitychromatography or immunoprecipitation. Moreover, such an antibody can beused to detect the marker (e.g., in a cellular lysate or cellsupernatant) in order to evaluate the level and pattern of expression ofthe marker. The antibodies can also be used diagnostically to monitorprotein levels in tissues or body fluids (e.g. in an ovary-associatedbody fluid) as part of a clinical testing procedure, e.g., to, forexample, determine the efficacy of a given treatment regimen. Detectioncan be facilitated by coupling the antibody to a detectable substance.Examples of detectable substances include various enzymes, prostheticgroups, fluorescent materials, luminescent materials, bioluminescentmaterials, and radioactive materials. Examples of suitable enzymesinclude horseradish peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, β-galactosidase,or acetylcholinesterase; examples of suitable prosthetic group complexesinclude streptavidin/biotin and avidin/biotin; examples of suitablefluorescent materials include umbelliferone, fluorescein, fluoresceinisothiocyanate, rhodamine, dichlorotriazinylamine fluorescein, dansylchloride or phycoerythrin; an example of a luminescent material includesluminol; examples of bioluminescent materials include luciferase,luciferin, and aequorin, and examples of suitable radioactive materialinclude ¹²⁵I, ¹³¹I, ³⁵S or ³H.

[0221] III. Recombinant Expression Vectors and Host Cells

[0222] Another aspect of the invention pertains to vectors, preferablyexpression vectors, containing a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker of the invention (or a portion of such apolypeptide). As used herein, the term “vector” refers to a nucleic acidmolecule capable of transporting another nucleic acid to which it hasbeen linked. One type of vector is a “plasmid”, which refers to acircular double stranded DNA loop into which additional DNA segments canbe ligated. Another type of vector is a viral vector, wherein additionalDNA segments can be ligated into the viral genome. Certain vectors arecapable of autonomous replication in a host cell into which they areintroduced (e.g., bacterial vectors having a bacterial origin ofreplication and episomal mammalian vectors). Other vectors (e.g.,non-episomal mammalian vectors) are integrated into the genome of a hostcell upon introduction into the host cell, and thereby are replicatedalong with the host genome. Moreover, certain vectors, namely expressionvectors, are capable of directing the expression of genes to which theyare operably linked. In general, expression vectors of utility inrecombinant DNA techniques are often in the form of plasmids (vectors).However, the invention is intended to include such other forms ofexpression vectors, such as viral vectors (e.g., replication defectiveretroviruses, adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses), which serveequivalent functions.

[0223] The recombinant expression vectors of the invention comprise anucleic acid of the invention in a form suitable for expression of thenucleic acid in a host cell. This means that the recombinant expressionvectors include one or more regulatory sequences, selected on the basisof the host cells to be used for expression, which is operably linked tothe nucleic acid sequence to be expressed. Within a recombinantexpression vector, “operably linked” is intended to mean that thenucleotide sequence of interest is linked to the regulatory sequence(s)in a manner which allows for expression of the nucleotide sequence(e.g., in an in vitro transcription/translation system or in a host cellwhen the vector is introduced into the host cell). The term “regulatorysequence” is intended to include promoters, enhancers and otherexpression control elements (e.g., polyadenylation signals). Suchregulatory sequences are described, for example, in Goeddel, Methods inEnzymology: Gene Expression Technology vol. 185, Academic Press, SanDiego, Calif. (1991). Regulatory sequences include those which directconstitutive expression of a nucleotide sequence in many types of hostcell and those which direct expression of the nucleotide sequence onlyin certain host cells (e.g., tissue-specific regulatory sequences). Itwill be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the design of theexpression vector can depend on such factors as the choice of the hostcell to be transformed, the level of expression of protein desired, andthe like. The expression vectors of the invention can be introduced intohost cells to thereby produce proteins or peptides, including fusionproteins or peptides, encoded by nucleic acids as described herein.

[0224] The recombinant expression vectors of the invention can bedesigned for expression of a polypeptide corresponding to a marker ofthe invention in prokaryotic (e.g., E. coli) or eukaryotic cells (e.g.,insect cells {using baculovirus expression vectors}, yeast cells ormammalian cells). Suitable host cells are discussed further in Goeddel,supra. Alternatively, the recombinant expression vector can betranscribed and translated in vitro, for example using T7 promoterregulatory sequences and T7 polymerase.

[0225] Expression of proteins in prokaryotes is most often carried outin E. coli with vectors containing constitutive or inducible promotersdirecting the expression of either fusion or non-fusion proteins. Fusionvectors add a number of amino acids to a protein encoded therein,usually to the amino terminus of the recombinant protein. Such fusionvectors typically serve three purposes: 1) to increase expression ofrecombinant protein; 2) to increase the solubility of the recombinantprotein; and 3) to aid in the purification of the recombinant protein byacting as a ligand in affinity purification. Often, in fusion expressionvectors, a proteolytic cleavage site is introduced at the junction ofthe fusion moiety and the recombinant protein to enable separation ofthe recombinant protein from the fusion moiety subsequent topurification of the fusion protein. Such enzymes, and their cognaterecognition sequences, include Factor Xa, thrombin and enterokinase.Typical fusion expression vectors include pGEX (Pharmacia Biotech Inc;Smith and Johnson, 1988, Gene 67:31-40), pMAL (New England Biolabs,Beverly, Mass.) and pRIT5 (Pharmacia, Piscataway, N.J.) which fuseglutathione S-transferase (GST), maltose E binding protein, or proteinA, respectively, to the target recombinant protein.

[0226] Examples of suitable inducible non-fusion E. coli expressionvectors include pTrc (Amann et al., 1988, Gene 69:301-315) and pET 11d(Studier et al., p. 60-89, In Gene Expression Technology: Methods inEnzymology vol. 185, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif., 1991). Targetgene expression from the pTrc vector relies on host RNA polymerasetranscription from a hybrid trp-lac fusion promoter. Target geneexpression from the pET 11d vector relies on transcription from a T7gn10-lac fusion promoter mediated by a co-expressed viral RNA polymerase(T7 gn1). This viral polymerase is supplied by host strains BL21(DE3) orHMS174(DE3) from a resident prophage harboring a T7 gn1 gene under thetranscriptional control of the lacUV 5 promoter.

[0227] One strategy to maximize recombinant protein expression in E.coli is to express the protein in a host bacteria with an impairedcapacity to proteolytically cleave the recombinant protein (Gottesman,p. 119-128, In Gene Expression Technology: Methods in Enzymology vol.185, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif, 1990. Another strategy is toalter the nucleic acid sequence of the nucleic acid to be inserted intoan expression vector so that the individual codons for each amino acidare those preferentially utilized in E. coli (Wada et al., 1992, NucleicAcids Res. 20:2111-2118). Such alteration of nucleic acid sequences ofthe invention can be carried out by standard DNA synthesis techniques.

[0228] In another embodiment, the expression vector is a yeastexpression vector. Examples of vectors for expression in yeast S.cerevisiae include pYepSec1 (Baldari et al., 1987, EMBO J. 6:229-234),pMFa (Kurjan and Herskowitz, 1982, Cell 30:933-943), pJRY88 (Schultz etal., 1987, Gene 54:113-123), pYES2 (Invitrogen Corporation, San Diego,Calif.), and pPicZ (Invitrogen Corp, San Diego, Calif.).

[0229] Alternatively, the expression vector is a baculovirus expressionvector. Baculovirus vectors available for expression of proteins incultured insect cells (e.g., Sf 9 cells) include the pAc series (Smithet al., 1983, Mol. Cell Biol. 3:2156-2165) and the pVL series (Lucklowand Summers, 1989, Virology 170:31-39).

[0230] In yet another embodiment, a nucleic acid of the invention isexpressed in mammalian cells using a mammalian expression vector.Examples of mammalian expression vectors include pCDM8 (Seed, 1987,Nature 329:840) and pMT2PC (Kaufman et al., 1987, EMBO J. 6:187-195).When used in mammalian cells, the expression vector's control functionsare often provided by viral regulatory elements. For example, commonlyused promoters are derived from polyoma, Adenovirus 2, cytomegalovirusand Simian Virus 40. For other suitable expression systems for bothprokaryotic and eukaryotic cells see chapters 16 and 17 of Sambrook etal., supra.

[0231] In another embodiment, the recombinant mammalian expressionvector is capable of directing expression of the nucleic acidpreferentially in a particular cell type (e.g., tissue-specificregulatory elements are used to express the nucleic acid).Tissue-specific regulatory elements are known in the art. Non-limitingexamples of suitable tissue-specific promoters include the albuminpromoter (liver-specific; Pinkert et al., 1987, Genes Dev. 1:268-277),lymphoid-specific promoters (Calame and Eaton, 1988, Adv. Immunol.43:235-275), in particular promoters of T cell receptors (Winoto andBaltimore, 1989, EMBO J. 8:729-733) and immunoglobulins (Banerji et al.,1983, Cell 33:729-740; Queen and Baltimore, 1983, Cell 33:741-748),neuron-specific promoters (e.g., the neurofilament promoter; Byrne andRuddle, 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86:5473-5477),pancreas-specific promoters (Edlund et al., 1985, Science 230:912-916),and mammary gland-specific promoters (e.g., milk whey promoter; U.S.Pat. No. 4,873,316 and European Application Publication No. 264,166).Developmentally-regulated promoters are also encompassed, for examplethe murine hox promoters (Kessel and Gruss, 1990, Science 249:374-379)and the α-fetoprotein promoter (Camper and Tilghman, 1989, Genes Dev.3:537-546).

[0232] The invention further provides a recombinant expression vectorcomprising a DNA molecule of the invention cloned into the expressionvector in an antisense orientation. That is, the DNA molecule isoperably linked to a regulatory sequence in a manner which allows forexpression (by transcription of the DNA molecule) of an RNA moleculewhich is antisense to the mRNA encoding a polypeptide of the invention.Regulatory sequences operably linked to a nucleic acid cloned in theantisense orientation can be chosen which direct the continuousexpression of the antisense RNA molecule in a variety of cell types, forinstance viral promoters and/or enhancers, or regulatory sequences canbe chosen which direct constitutive, tissue-specific or cell typespecific expression of antisense RNA. The antisense expression vectorcan be in the form of a recombinant plasmid, phagemid, or attenuatedvirus in which antisense nucleic acids are produced under the control ofa high efficiency regulatory region, the activity of which can bedetermined by the cell type into which the vector is introduced. For adiscussion of the regulation of gene expression using antisense genessee Weintraub et al., 1986, Trends in Genetics, Vol. 1(1).

[0233] Another aspect of the invention pertains to host cells into whicha recombinant expression vector of the invention has been introduced.The terms “host cell” and “recombinant host cell” are usedinterchangeably herein. It is understood that such terms refer not onlyto the particular subject cell but to the progeny or potential progenyof such a cell. Because certain modifications may occur in succeedinggenerations due to either mutation or environmental influences, suchprogeny may not, in fact, be identical to the parent cell, but are stillincluded within the scope of the term as used herein.

[0234] A host cell can be any prokaryotic (e.g., E. coli) or eukaryoticcell (e.g., insect cells, yeast or mammalian cells).

[0235] Vector DNA can be introduced into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cellsvia conventional transformation or transfection techniques. As usedherein, the terms “transformation” and “transfection” are intended torefer to a variety of art-recognized techniques for introducing foreignnucleic acid into a host cell, including calcium phosphate or calciumchloride co-precipitation, DEAE-dextran-mediated transfection,lipofection, or electroporation. Suitable methods for transforming ortransfecting host cells can be found in Sambrook, et al. (supra), andother laboratory manuals.

[0236] For stable transfection of mammalian cells, it is known that,depending upon the expression vector and transfection technique used,only a small fraction of cells may integrate the foreign DNA into theirgenome. In order to identify and select these integrants, a gene thatencodes a selectable marker (e.g., for resistance to antibiotics) isgenerally introduced into the host cells along with the gene ofinterest. Preferred selectable markers include those which conferresistance to drugs, such as G418, hygromycin and methotrexate. Cellsstably transfected with the introduced nucleic acid can be identified bydrug selection (e.g., cells that have incorporated the selectable markergene will survive, while the other cells die).

[0237] A host cell of the invention, such as a prokaryotic or eukaryotichost cell in culture, can be used to produce a polypeptide correspondingto a marker of the invention. Accordingly, the invention furtherprovides methods for producing a polypeptide corresponding to a markerof the invention using the host cells of the invention. In oneembodiment, the method comprises culturing the host cell of invention(into which a recombinant expression vector encoding a polypeptide ofthe invention has been introduced) in a suitable medium such that themarker is produced. In another embodiment, the method further comprisesisolating the marker polypeptide from the medium or the host cell.

[0238] The host cells of the invention can also be used to producenonhuman transgenic animals. For example, in one embodiment, a host cellof the invention is a fertilized oocyte or an embryonic stem cell intowhich a sequences encoding a polypeptide corresponding to a marker ofthe invention have been introduced. Such host cells can then be used tocreate non-human transgenic animals in which exogenous sequencesencoding a marker protein of the invention have been introduced intotheir genome or homologous recombinant animals in which endogenousgene(s) encoding a polypeptide corresponding to a marker of theinvention sequences have been altered. Such animals are useful forstudying the function and/or activity of the polypeptide correspondingto the marker and for identifying and/or evaluating modulators ofpolypeptide activity. As used herein, a “transgenic animal” is anon-human animal, preferably a mammal, more preferably a rodent such asa rat or mouse, in which one or more of the cells of the animal includesa transgene. Other examples of transgenic animals include non-humanprimates, sheep, dogs, cows, goats, chickens, amphibians, etc. Atransgene is exogenous DNA which is integrated into the genome of a cellfrom which a transgenic animal develops and which remains in the genomeof the mature animal, thereby directing the expression of an encodedgene product in one or more cell types or tissues of the transgenicanimal. As used herein, an “homologous recombinant animal” is anon-human animal, preferably a mammal, more preferably a mouse, in whichan endogenous gene has been altered by homologous recombination betweenthe endogenous gene and an exogenous DNA molecule introduced into a cellof the animal, e.g., an embryonic cell of the animal, prior todevelopment of the animal.

[0239] A transgenic animal of the invention can be created byintroducing a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide corresponding to amarker of the invention into the male pronuclei of a fertilized oocyte,e.g., by microinjection, retroviral infection, and allowing the oocyteto develop in a pseudopregnant female foster animal. Intronic sequencesand polyadenylation signals can also be included in the transgene toincrease the efficiency of expression of the transgene. Atissue-specific regulatory sequence(s) can be operably linked to thetransgene to direct expression of the polypeptide of the invention toparticular cells. Methods for generating transgenic animals via embryomanipulation and microinjection, particularly animals such as mice, havebecome conventional in the art and are described, for example, in U.S.Pat. Nos. 4,736,866 and 4,870,009, 4,873,191 and in Hogan, Manipulatingthe Mouse Embryo, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold SpringHarbor, N.Y., 1986. Similar methods are used for production of othertransgenic animals. A transgenic founder animal can be identified basedupon the presence of the transgene in its genome and/or expression ofmRNA encoding the transgene in tissues or cells of the animals. Atransgenic founder animal can then be used to breed additional animalscarrying the transgene. Moreover, transgenic animals carrying thetransgene can further be bred to other transgenic animals carrying othertransgenes.

[0240] To create an homologous recombinant animal, a vector is preparedwhich contains at least a portion of a gene encoding a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker of the invention into which a deletion,addition or substitution has been introduced to thereby alter, e.g.,functionally disrupt, the gene. In a preferred embodiment, the vector isdesigned such that, upon homologous recombination, the endogenous geneis functionally disrupted (i.e., no longer encodes a functional protein;also referred to as a “knock out” vector). Alternatively, the vector canbe designed such that, upon homologous recombination, the endogenousgene is mutated or otherwise altered but still encodes functionalprotein (e.g., the upstream regulatory region can be altered to therebyalter the expression of the endogenous protein). In the homologousrecombination vector, the altered portion of the gene is flanked at its5′ and 3′ ends by additional nucleic acid of the gene to allow forhomologous recombination to occur between the exogenous gene carried bythe vector and an endogenous gene in an embryonic stem cell. Theadditional flanking nucleic acid sequences are of sufficient length forsuccessful homologous recombination with the endogenous gene. Typically,several kilobases of flanking DNA (both at the 5′ and 3′ ends) areincluded in the vector (see, e.g., Thomas and Capecchi, 1987, Cell51:503 for a description of homologous recombination vectors). Thevector is introduced into an embryonic stem cell line (e.g., byelectroporation) and cells in which the introduced gene has homologouslyrecombined with the endogenous gene are selected (see, e.g., Li et al.,1992, Cell 69:915). The selected cells are then injected into ablastocyst of an animal (e.g., a mouse) to form aggregation chimeras(see, e.g., Bradley, Teratocarcinomas and Embryonic Stem Cells: APractical Approach, Robertson, Ed., IRL, Oxford, 1987, pp. 113-152). Achimeric embryo can then be implanted into a suitable pseudopregnantfemale foster animal and the embryo brought to term. Progeny harboringthe homologously recombined DNA in their germ cells can be used to breedanimals in which all cells of the animal contain the homologouslyrecombined DNA by germline transmission of the transgene. Methods forconstructing homologous recombination vectors and homologous recombinantanimals are described further in Bradley (1991) Current Opinion inBio/Technology 2:823-829 and in PCT Publication NOS. WO 90/11354, WO91/01140, WO 92/0968, and WO 93/04169.

[0241] In another embodiment, transgenic non-human animals can beproduced which contain selected systems which allow for regulatedexpression of the transgene. One example of such a system is thecre/loxP recombinase system of bacteriophage P1. For a description ofthe cre/loxP recombinase system, see, e.g., Lakso et al. (1992) Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 89:6232-6236. Another example of a recombinasesystem is the FLP recombinase system of Saccharomyces cerevisiae(O'Gorman et al., 1991, Science 251:1351-1355). If a cre/loxPrecombinase system is used to regulate expression of the transgene,animals containing transgenes encoding both the Cre recombinase and aselected protein are required. Such animals can be provided through theconstruction of “double” transgenic animals, e.g., by mating twotransgenic animals, one containing a transgene encoding a selectedprotein and the other containing a transgene encoding a recombinase.

[0242] Clones of the non-human transgenic animals described herein canalso be produced according to the methods described in Wilmut et al.(1997) Nature 385:810-813 and PCT Publication NOS. WO 97/07668 and WO97/07669.

[0243] IV. Pharmaceutical Compositions

[0244] The nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, and antibodies (alsoreferred to herein as “active compounds”) corresponding to a marker ofthe invention can be incorporated into pharmaceutical compositionssuitable for administration. Such compositions typically comprise thenucleic acid molecule, protein, or antibody and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. As used herein the language “pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier” is intended to include any and all solvents,dispersion media, coatings, antibacterial and antifungal agents,isotonic and absorption delaying agents, and the like, compatible withpharmaceutical administration. The use of such media and agents forpharmaceutically active substances is well known in the art. Exceptinsofar as any conventional media or agent is incompatible with theactive compound, use thereof in the compositions is contemplated.Supplementary active compounds can also be incorporated into thecompositions.

[0245] The invention includes methods for preparing pharmaceuticalcompositions for modulating the expression or activity of a polypeptideor nucleic acid corresponding to a marker of the invention. Such methodscomprise formulating a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier with an agentwhich modulates expression or activity of a polypeptide or nucleic acidcorresponding to a marker of the invention. Such compositions canfurther include additional active agents. Thus, the invention furtherincludes methods for preparing a pharmaceutical composition byformulating a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier with an agent whichmodulates expression or activity of a polypeptide or nucleic acidcorresponding to a marker of the invention and one or more additionalactive compounds.

[0246] The invention also provides methods (also referred to herein as“screening assays”) for identifying modulators, i.e., candidate or testcompounds or agents (e.g., peptides, peptidomimetics, peptoids, smallmolecules or other drugs) which (a) bind to the marker, or (b) have amodulatory (e.g., stimulatory or inhibitory) effect on the activity ofthe marker or, more specifically, (c) have a modulatory effect on theinteractions of the marker with one or more of its natural substrates(e.g., peptide, protein, hormone, co-factor, or nucleic acid), or (d)have a modulatory effect on the expression of the marker. Such assaystypically comprise a reaction between the marker and one or more assaycomponents. The other components may be either the test compound itself,or a combination of test compound and a natural binding partner of themarker.

[0247] The test compounds of the present invention may be obtained fromany available source, including systematic libraries of natural and/orsynthetic compounds. Test compounds may also be obtained by any of thenumerous approaches in combinatorial library methods known in the art,including: biological libraries; peptoid libraries (libraries ofmolecules having the functionalities of peptides, but with a novel,non-peptide backbone which are resistant to enzymatic degradation butwhich nevertheless remain bioactive; see, e.g., Zuckermann et al., 1994,J. Med. Chem. 37:2678-85); spatially addressable parallel solid phase orsolution phase libraries; synthetic library methods requiringdeconvolution; the ‘one-bead one-compound’ library method; and syntheticlibrary methods using affinity chromatography selection. The biologicallibrary and peptoid library approaches are limited to peptide libraries,while the other four approaches are applicable to peptide, non-peptideoligomer or small molecule libraries of compounds (Lam, 1997, AnticancerDrug Des. 12:145).

[0248] Examples of methods for the synthesis of molecular libraries canbe found in the art, for example in: DeWitt et al. (1993) Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 90:6909; Erb et al. (1994) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA91:11422; Zuckermann et al (1994). J Med. Chem. 37:2678; Cho et al.(1993) Science 261:1303; Carrell et al. (1994) Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.Engl. 33:2059; Carell et al. (1994) Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 33:2061;and in Gallop et al. (1994) J. Med. Chem. 37:1233.

[0249] Libraries of compounds may be presented in solution (e.g.,Houghten, 1992, Biotechniques 13:412-421), or on beads (Lam, 1991,Nature 354:82-84), chips (Fodor, 1993, Nature 364:555-556), bacteriaand/or spores, (Ladner, U.S. Pat. No. 5,223,409), plasmids (Cull et al,1992, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 89:1865-1869) or on phage (Scott and Smith,1990, Science 249:386-390; Devlin, 1990, Science 249:404-406; Cwirla etal, 1990, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 87:6378-6382; Felici, 1991, J. Mol.Biol. 222:301-310; Ladner, supra.).

[0250] In one embodiment, the invention provides assays for screeningcandidate or test compounds which are substrates of a marker orbiologically active portion thereof. In another embodiment, theinvention provides assays for screening candidate or test compoundswhich bind to a marker or biologically active portion thereof.Determining the ability of the test compound to directly bind to amarker can be accomplished, for example, by coupling the compound with aradioisotope or enzymatic label such that binding of the compound to themarker can be determined by detecting the labeled marker compound in acomplex. For example, compounds (e.g., marker substrates) can be labeledwith ¹²⁵I, ³⁵S, ¹⁴C, or ³H, either directly or indirectly, and theradioisotope detected by direct counting of radioemission or byscintillation counting. Alternatively, assay components can beenzymatically labeled with, for example, horseradish peroxidase,alkaline phosphatase, or luciferase, and the enzymatic label detected bydetermination of conversion of an appropriate substrate to product.

[0251] In another embodiment, the invention provides assays forscreening candidate or test compounds which modulate the activity of amarker or a biologically active portion thereof. In all likelihood, themarker can, in vivo, interact with one or more molecules, such as butnot limited to, peptides, proteins, hormones, cofactors and nucleicacids. For the purposes of this discussion, such cellular andextracellular molecules are referred to herein as “binding partners” ormarker “substrate”.

[0252] One necessary embodiment of the invention in order to facilitatesuch screening is the use of the marker to identify its natural in vivobinding partners. There are many ways to accomplish this which are knownto one skilled in the art. One example is the use of the marker proteinas “bait protein” in a two-hybrid assay or three-hybrid assay (see,e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,283,317; Zervos et al, 1993, Cell 72:223-232;Madura et al, 1993, J. Biol. Chem. 268:12046-12054; Bartel et al ,1993,Biotechniques 14:920-924; Iwabuchi et al, 1993 Oncogene 8:1693-1696;Brent WO94/10300) in order to identify other proteins which bind to orinteract with the marker (binding partners) and, therefore, are possiblyinvolved in the natural function of the marker. Such marker bindingpartners are also likely to be involved in the propagation of signals bythe marker or downstream elements of a marker-mediated signalingpathway. Alternatively, such marker binding partners may also be foundto be inhibitors of the marker.

[0253] The two-hybrid system is based on the modular nature of mosttranscription factors, which consist of separable DNA-binding andactivation domains. Briefly, the assay utilizes two different DNAconstructs. In one construct, the gene that encodes a marker proteinfused to a gene encoding the DNA binding domain of a known transcriptionfactor (e.g., GAL-4). In the other construct, a DNA sequence, from alibrary of DNA sequences, that encodes an unidentified protein (“prey”or “sample”) is fused to a gene that codes for the activation domain ofthe known transcription factor. If the “bait” and the “prey” proteinsare able to interact, in vivo, forming a marker-dependent complex, theDNA-binding and activation domains of the transcription factor arebrought into close proximity. This proximity allows transcription of areporter gene (e.g., LacZ) which is operably linked to a transcriptionalregulatory site responsive to the transcription factor. Expression ofthe reporter gene can be readily detected and cell colonies containingthe functional transcription factor can be isolated and used to obtainthe cloned gene which encodes the protein which interacts with themarker protein.

[0254] In a further embodiment, assays may be devised through the use ofthe invention for the purpose of identifying compounds which modulate(e.g., affect either positively or negatively) interactions between amarker and its substrates and/or binding partners. Such compounds caninclude, but are not limited to, molecules such as antibodies, peptides,hormones, oligonucleotides, nucleic acids, and analogs thereof. Suchcompounds may also be obtained from any available source, includingsystematic libraries of natural and/or synthetic compounds. Thepreferred assay components for use in this embodiment is an ovariancancer marker identified herein, the known binding partner and/orsubstrate of same, and the test compound. Test compounds can be suppliedfrom any source.

[0255] The basic principle of the assay systems used to identifycompounds that interfere with the interaction between the marker and itsbinding partner involves preparing a reaction mixture containing themarker and its binding partner under conditions and for a timesufficient to allow the two products to interact and bind, thus forminga complex. In order to test an agent for inhibitory activity, thereaction mixture is prepared in the presence and absence of the testcompound. The test compound can be initially included in the reactionmixture, or can be added at a time subsequent to the addition of themarker and its binding partner. Control reaction mixtures are incubatedwithout the test compound or with a placebo. The formation of anycomplexes between the marker and its binding partner is then detected.The formation of a complex in the control reaction, but less or no suchformation in the reaction mixture containing the test compound,indicates that the compound interferes with the interaction of themarker and its binding partner. Conversely, the formation of morecomplex in the presence of compound than in the control reactionindicates that the compound may enhance interaction of the marker andits binding partner.

[0256] The assay for compounds that interfere with the interaction ofthe marker with its binding partner may be conducted in a heterogeneousor homogeneous format. Heterogeneous assays involve anchoring either themarker or its binding partner onto a solid phase and detecting complexesanchored to the solid phase at the end of the reaction. In homogeneousassays, the entire reaction is carried out in a liquid phase. In eitherapproach, the order of addition of reactants can be varied to obtaindifferent information about the compounds being tested. For example,test compounds that interfere with the interaction between the markersand the binding partners (e.g., by competition) can be identified byconducting the reaction in the presence of the test substance, i.e., byadding the test substance to the reaction mixture prior to orsimultaneously with the marker and its interactive binding partner.Alternatively, test compounds that disrupt preformed complexes, e.g.,compounds with higher binding constants that displace one of thecomponents from the complex, can be tested by adding the test compoundto the reaction mixture after complexes have been formed. The variousformats are briefly described below.

[0257] In a heterogeneous assay system, either the marker or its bindingpartner is anchored onto a solid surface or matrix, while the othercorresponding non-anchored component may be labeled, either directly orindirectly. In practice, microtitre plates are often utilized for thisapproach. The anchored species can be immobilized by a number ofmethods, either non-covalent or covalent, that are typically well knownto one who practices the art. Non-covalent attachment can often beaccomplished simply by coating the solid surface with a solution of themarker or its binding partner and drying. Alternatively, an immobilizedantibody specific for the assay component to be anchored can be used forthis purpose. Such surfaces can often be prepared in advance and stored.

[0258] In related embodiments, a fusion protein can be provided whichadds a domain that allows one or both of the assay components to beanchored to a matrix. For example, glutathione-S-transferase/markerfusion proteins or glutathione-S-transferase/binding partner can beadsorbed onto glutathione sepharose beads (Sigma Chemical, St. Louis,Mo.) or glutathione derivatized microtiter plates, which are thencombined with the test compound or the test compound and either thenon-adsorbed marker or its binding partner, and the mixture incubatedunder conditions conducive to complex formation (e.g., physiologicalconditions). Following incubation, the beads or microtiter plate wellsare washed to remove any unbound assay components, the immobilizedcomplex assessed either directly or indirectly, for example, asdescribed above. Alternatively, the complexes can be dissociated fromthe matrix, and the level of marker binding or activity determined usingstandard techniques.

[0259] Other techniques for immobilizing proteins on matrices can alsobe used in the screening assays of the invention. For example, either amarker or a marker binding partner can be immobilized utilizingconjugation of biotin and streptavidin. Biotinylated marker protein ortarget molecules can be prepared from biotin-NHS (N-hydroxy-succinimide)using techniques known in the art (e.g., biotinylation kit, PierceChemicals, Rockford, Ill.), and immobilized in the wells ofstreptavidin-coated 96 well plates (Pierce Chemical). In certainembodiments, the protein-immobilized surfaces can be prepared in advanceand stored.

[0260] In order to conduct the assay, the corresponding partner of theimmobilized assay component is exposed to the coated surface with orwithout the test compound. After the reaction is complete, unreactedassay components are removed (e.g., by washing) and any complexes formedwill remain immobilized on the solid surface. The detection of complexesanchored on the solid surface can be accomplished in a number of ways.Where the non-immobilized component is pre-labeled, the detection oflabel immobilized on the surface indicates that complexes were formed.Where the non-immobilized component is not pre-labeled, an indirectlabel can be used to detect complexes anchored on the surface; e.g.,using a labeled antibody specific for the initially non-immobilizedspecies (the antibody, in turn, can be directly labeled or indirectlylabeled with, e.g., a labeled anti-Ig antibody). Depending upon theorder of addition of reaction components, test compounds which modulate(inhibit or enhance) complex formation or which disrupt preformedcomplexes can be detected.

[0261] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, a homogeneous assaymay be used. This is typically a reaction, analogous to those mentionedabove, which is conducted in a liquid phase in the presence or absenceof the test compound. The formed complexes are then separated fromunreacted components, and the amount of complex formed is determined. Asmentioned for heterogeneous assay systems, the order of addition ofreactants to the liquid phase can yield information about which testcompounds modulate (inhibit or enhance) complex formation and whichdisrupt preformed complexes.

[0262] In such a homogeneous assay, the reaction products may beseparated from unreacted assay components by any of a number of standardtechniques, including but not limited to: differential centrifugation,chromatography, electrophoresis and immunoprecipitation. In differentialcentrifugation, complexes of molecules may be separated from uncomplexedmolecules through a series of centrifugal steps, due to the differentsedimentation equilibria of complexes based on their different sizes anddensities (see, for example, Rivas, G., and Minton, A. P., TrendsBiochem Sci 1993 Aug; 18(8):284-7). Standard chromatographic techniquesmay also be utilized to separate complexed molecules from uncomplexedones. For example, gel filtration chromatography separates moleculesbased on size, and through the utilization of an appropriate gelfiltration resin in a column format, for example, the relatively largercomplex may be separated from the relatively smaller uncomplexedcomponents. Similarly, the relatively different charge properties of thecomplex as compared to the uncomplexed molecules may be exploited todifferentially separate the complex from the remaining individualreactants, for example through the use of ion-exchange chromatographyresins. Such resins and chromatographic techniques are well known to oneskilled in the art (see, e.g., Heegaard, 1998, J. Mol. Recognit.11:141-148; Hage and Tweed, 1997, J. Chromatogr. B. Biomed. Sci. Appl.,699:499-525). Gel electrophoresis may also be employed to separatecomplexed molecules from unbound species (see, e.g., Ausubel et al(eds.), In: Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, J. Wiley & Sons, NewYork. 1999). In this technique, protein or nucleic acid complexes areseparated based on size or charge, for example. In order to maintain thebinding interaction during the electrophoretic process, nondenaturinggels in the absence of reducing agent are typically preferred, butconditions appropriate to the particular interactants will be well knownto one skilled in the art. Immunoprecipitation is another commontechnique utilized for the isolation of a protein-protein complex fromsolution (see, e.g., Ausubel et al (eds.), In: Current Protocols inMolecular Biology, J. Wiley & Sons, New York. 1999). In this technique,all proteins binding to an antibody specific to one of the bindingmolecules are precipitated from solution by conjugating the antibody toa polymer bead that may be readily collected by centrifugation. Thebound assay components are released from the beads (through a specificproteolysis event or other technique well known in the art which willnot disturb the protein-protein interaction in the complex), and asecond immunoprecipitation step is performed, this time utilizingantibodies specific for the correspondingly different interacting assaycomponent. In this manner, only formed complexes should remain attachedto the beads. Variations in complex formation in both the presence andthe absence of a test compound can be compared, thus offeringinformation about the ability of the compound to modulate interactionsbetween the marker and its binding partner.

[0263] Also within the scope of the present invention are methods fordirect detection of interactions between the marker and its naturalbinding partner and/or a test compound in a homogeneous or heterogeneousassay system without further sample manipulation. For example, thetechnique of fluorescence energy transfer may be utilized (see, e.g.,Lakowicz et al, U.S. Pat. No. 5,631,169; Stavrianopoulos et al, U.S.Pat. No. 4,868,103). Generally, this technique involves the addition ofa fluorophore label on a first ‘donor’ molecule (e.g., marker or testcompound) such that its emitted fluorescent energy will be absorbed by afluorescent label on a second, ‘acceptor’ molecule (e.g., marker or testcompound), which in turn is able to fluoresce due to the absorbedenergy. Alternately, the ‘donor’ protein molecule may simply utilize thenatural fluorescent energy of tryptophan residues. Labels are chosenthat emit different wavelengths of light, such that the ‘acceptor’molecule label may be differentiated from that of the ‘donor’. Since theefficiency of energy transfer between the labels is related to thedistance separating the molecules, spatial relationships between themolecules can be assessed. In a situation in which binding occursbetween the molecules, the fluorescent emission of the ‘acceptor’molecule label in the assay should be maximal. An FET binding event canbe conveniently measured through standard fluorometric detection meanswell known in the art (e.g., using a fluorimeter). A test substancewhich either enhances or hinders participation of one of the species inthe preformed complex will result in the generation of a signal variantto that of background. In this way, test substances that modulateinteractions between a marker and its binding partner can be identifiedin controlled assays.

[0264] In another embodiment, modulators of marker expression areidentified in a method wherein a cell is contacted with a candidatecompound and the expression of mRNA or protein, corresponding to amarker in the cell, is determined. The level of expression of mRNA orprotein in the presence of the candidate compound is compared to thelevel of expression of mRNA or protein in the absence of the candidatecompound. The candidate compound can then be identified as a modulatorof marker expression based on this comparison. For example, whenexpression of marker mRNA or protein is greater (statisticallysignificantly greater) in the presence of the candidate compound than inits absence, the candidate compound is identified as a stimulator ofmarker mRNA or protein expression. Conversely, when expression of markermRNA or protein is less (statistically significantly less) in thepresence of the candidate compound than in its absence, the candidatecompound is identified as an inhibitor of marker mRNA or proteinexpression. The level of marker mRNA or protein expression in the cellscan be determined by methods described herein for detecting marker mRNAor protein.

[0265] In another aspect, the invention pertains to a combination of twoor more of the assays described herein. For example, a modulating agentcan be identified using a cell-based or a cell free assay, and theability of the agent to modulate the activity of a marker protein can befurther confirmed in vivo, e.g., in a whole animal model for cellulartransformation and/or tumorigenesis.

[0266] This invention further pertains to novel agents identified by theabove-described screening assays. Accordingly, it is within the scope ofthis invention to further use an agent identified as described herein inan appropriate animal model. For example, an agent identified asdescribed herein (e.g., an marker modulating agent, an antisense markernucleic acid molecule, an marker-specific antibody, or an marker-bindingpartner) can be used in an animal model to determine the efficacy,toxicity, or side effects of treatment with such an agent.Alternatively, an agent identified as described herein can be used in ananimal model to determine the mechanism of action of such an agent.Furthermore, this invention pertains to uses of novel agents identifiedby the above-described screening assays for treatments as describedherein.

[0267] It is understood that appropriate doses of small molecule agentsand protein or polypeptide agents depends upon a number of factorswithin the knowledge of the ordinarily skilled physician, veterinarian,or researcher. The dose(s) of these agents will vary, for example,depending upon the identity, size, and condition of the subject orsample being treated, further depending upon the route by which thecomposition is to be administered, if applicable, and the effect whichthe practitioner desires the agent to have upon the nucleic acid orpolypeptide of the invention. Exemplary doses of a small moleculeinclude milligram or microgram amounts per kilogram of subject or sampleweight (e.g. about 1 microgram per kilogram to about 500 milligrams perkilogram, about 100 micrograms per kilogram to about 5 milligrams perkilogram, or about 1 microgram per kilogram to about 50 micrograms perkilogram). Exemplary doses of a protein or polypeptide include gram,milligram or microgram amounts per kilogram of subject or sample weight(e.g. about 1 microgram per kilogram to about 5 grams per kilogram,about 100 micrograms per kilogram to about 500 milligrams per kilogram,or about 1 milligram per kilogram to about 50 milligrams per kilogram).It is furthermore understood that appropriate doses of one of theseagents depend upon the potency of the agent with respect to theexpression or activity to be modulated. Such appropriate doses can bedetermined using the assays described herein. When one or more of theseagents is to be administered to an animal (e.g. a human) in order tomodulate expression or activity of a polypeptide or nucleic acid of theinvention, a physician, veterinarian, or researcher can, for example,prescribe a relatively low dose at first, subsequently increasing thedose until an appropriate response is obtained. In addition, it isunderstood that the specific dose level for any particular animalsubject will depend upon a variety of factors including the activity ofthe specific agent employed, the age, body weight, general health,gender, and diet of the subject, the time of administration, the routeof administration, the rate of excretion, any drug combination, and thedegree of expression or activity to be modulated.

[0268] A pharmaceutical composition of the invention is formulated to becompatible with its intended route of administration. Examples of routesof administration include parenteral, e.g., intravenous, intradermal,subcutaneous, oral (e.g., inhalation), transdermal (topical),transmucosal, and rectal administration. Solutions or suspensions usedfor parenteral, intradermal, or subcutaneous application can include thefollowing components: a sterile diluent such as water for injection,saline solution, fixed oils, polyethylene glycols, glycerine, propyleneglycol or other synthetic solvents; antibacterial agents such as benzylalcohol or methyl parabens; antioxidants such as ascorbic acid or sodiumbisulfite; chelating agents such as ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid;buffers such as acetates, citrates or phosphates and agents for theadjustment of tonicity such as sodium chloride or dextrose. pH can beadjusted with acids or bases, such as hydrochloric acid or sodiumhydroxide. The parenteral preparation can be enclosed in ampules,disposable syringes or multiple dose vials made of glass or plastic.

[0269] Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for injectable use includesterile aqueous solutions (where water soluble) or dispersions andsterile powders for the extemporaneous preparation of sterile injectablesolutions or dispersions. For intravenous administration, suitablecarriers include physiological saline, bacteriostatic water, CremophorEL (BASF; Parsippany, N.J.) or phosphate buffered saline (PBS). In allcases, the composition must be sterile and should be fluid to the extentthat easy syringability exists. It must be stable under the conditionsof manufacture and storage and must be preserved against thecontaminating action of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. Thecarrier can be a solvent or dispersion medium containing, for example,water, ethanol, polyol (for example, glycerol, propylene glycol, andliquid polyethylene glycol, and the like), and suitable mixturesthereof. The proper fluidity can be maintained, for example, by the useof a coating such as lecithin, by the maintenance of the requiredparticle size in the case of dispersion and by the use of surfactants.Prevention of the action of microorganisms can be achieved by variousantibacterial and antifungal agents, for example, parabens,chlorobutanol, phenol, ascorbic acid, thimerosal, and the like. In manycases, it will be preferable to include isotonic agents, for example,sugars, polyalcohols such as mannitol, sorbitol, or sodium chloride inthe composition. Prolonged absorption of the injectable compositions canbe brought about by including in the composition an agent which delaysabsorption, for example, aluminum monostearate and gelatin.

[0270] Sterile injectable solutions can be prepared by incorporating theactive compound (e.g., a polypeptide or antibody) in the required amountin an appropriate solvent with one or a combination of ingredientsenumerated above, as required, followed by filtered sterilization.Generally, dispersions are prepared by incorporating the active compoundinto a sterile vehicle which contains a basic dispersion medium, andthen incorporating the required other ingredients from those enumeratedabove. In the case of sterile powders for the preparation of sterileinjectable solutions, the preferred methods of preparation are vacuumdrying and freeze-drying which yields a powder of the active ingredientplus any additional desired ingredient from a previouslysterile-filtered solution thereof.

[0271] Oral compositions generally include an inert diluent or an ediblecarrier. They can be enclosed in gelatin capsules or compressed intotablets. For the purpose of oral therapeutic administration, the activecompound can be incorporated with excipients and used in the form oftablets, troches, or capsules. Oral compositions can also be preparedusing a fluid carrier for use as a mouthwash, wherein the compound inthe fluid carrier is applied orally and swished and expectorated orswallowed.

[0272] Pharmaceutically compatible binding agents, and/or adjuvantmaterials can be included as part of the composition. The tablets,pills, capsules, troches, and the like can contain any of the followingingredients, or compounds of a similar nature: a binder such asmicrocrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; an excipient suchas starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid,Primogel, or corn starch; a lubricant such as magnesium stearate orSterotes; a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide; a sweeteningagent such as sucrose or saccharin; or a flavoring agent such aspeppermint, methyl salicylate, or orange flavoring.

[0273] For administration by inhalation, the compounds are delivered inthe form of an aerosol spray from a pressurized container or dispenserwhich contains a suitable propellant, e.g., a gas such as carbondioxide, or a nebulizer.

[0274] Systemic administration can also be by transmucosal ortransdermal means. For transmucosal or transdermal administration,penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used in theformulation. Such penetrants are generally known in the art, andinclude, for example, for transmucosal administration, detergents, bilesalts, and fusidic acid derivatives. Transmucosal administration can beaccomplished through the use of nasal sprays or suppositories. Fortransdermal administration, the active compounds are formulated intoointments, salves, gels, or creams as generally known in the art.

[0275] The compounds can also be prepared in the form of suppositories(e.g., with conventional suppository bases such as cocoa butter andother glycerides) or retention enemas for rectal delivery.

[0276] In one embodiment, the active compounds are prepared withcarriers that will protect the compound against rapid elimination fromthe body, such as a controlled release formulation, including implantsand microencapsulated delivery systems. Biodegradable, biocompatiblepolymers can be used, such as ethylene vinyl acetate, polyanhydrides,polyglycolic acid, collagen, polyorthoesters, and polylactic acid.Methods for preparation of such formulations will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art. The materials can also be obtained commercially fromAlza Corporation and Nova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Liposomal suspensions(including liposomes having monoclonal antibodies incorporated thereinor thereon) can also be used as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.These can be prepared according to methods known to those skilled in theart, for example, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,522,811.

[0277] It is especially advantageous to formulate oral or parenteralcompositions in dosage unit form for ease of administration anduniformity of dosage. Dosage unit form as used herein refers tophysically discrete units suited as unitary dosages for the subject tobe treated; each unit containing a predetermined quantity of activecompound calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect inassociation with the required pharmaceutical carrier. The specificationfor the dosage unit forms of the invention are dictated by and directlydependent on the unique characteristics of the active compound and theparticular therapeutic effect to be achieved, and the limitationsinherent in the art of compounding such an active compound for thetreatment of individuals.

[0278] For antibodies, the preferred dosage is 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg ofbody weight (generally 10 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg). If the antibody is to actin the brain, a dosage of 50 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg is usually appropriate.Generally, partially human antibodies and fully human antibodies have alonger half-life within the human body than other antibodies.Accordingly, lower dosages and less frequent administration is oftenpossible. Modifications such as lipidation can be used to stabilizeantibodies and to enhance uptake and tissue penetration (e.g., into theovarian epithelium). A method for lipidation of antibodies is describedby Cruikshank et al. (1997) J. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes andHuman Retrovirology 14:193.

[0279] The nucleic acid molecules corresponding to a marker of theinvention can be inserted into vectors and used as gene therapy vectors.Gene therapy vectors can be delivered to a subject by, for example,intravenous injection, local administration (U.S. Pat. No. 5,328,470),or by stereotactic injection (see, e.g., Chen et al., 1994, Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA 91:3054-3057). The pharmaceutical preparation of the genetherapy vector can include the gene therapy vector in an acceptablediluent, or can comprise a slow release matrix in which the genedelivery vehicle is imbedded. Alternatively, where the complete genedelivery vector can be produced intact from recombinant cells, e.g.retroviral vectors, the pharmaceutical preparation can include one ormore cells which produce the gene delivery system.

[0280] The pharmaceutical compositions can be included in a container,pack, or dispenser together with instructions for administration.

[0281] V. Predictive Medicine

[0282] The present invention pertains to the field of predictivemedicine in which diagnostic assays, prognostic assays,pharmacogenomics, and monitoring clinical trails are used for prognostic(predictive) purposes to thereby treat an individual prophylactically.Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention relates to diagnosticassays for determining the level of expression of polypeptides ornucleic acids corresponding to one or more markers of the invention, inorder to determine whether an individual is at risk of developingovarian cancer. Such assays can be used for prognostic or predictivepurposes to thereby prophylactically treat an individual prior to theonset of the cancer.

[0283] Yet another aspect of the invention pertains to monitoring theinfluence of agents (e.g., drugs or other compounds administered eitherto inhibit ovarian cancer or to treat or prevent any other disorder{i.e. in order to understand any ovarian carcinogenic effects that suchtreatment may have}) on the expression or activity of a marker of theinvention in clinical trials. These and other agents are described infurther detail in the following sections.

[0284] A. Diagnostic Assays

[0285] An exemplary method for detecting the presence or absence of apolypeptide or nucleic acid corresponding to a marker of the inventionin a biological sample involves obtaining a biological sample (e.g. anovary-associated body fluid) from a test subject and contacting thebiological sample with a compound or an agent capable of detecting thepolypeptide or nucleic acid (e.g., mRNA, genomic DNA, or cDNA). Thedetection methods of the invention can thus be used to detect mRNA,protein, cDNA, or genomic DNA, for example, in a biological sample invitro as well as in vivo. For example, in vitro techniques for detectionof mRNA include Northern hybridizations and in situ hybridizations. Invitro techniques for detection of a polypeptide corresponding to amarker of the invention include enzyme linked immunosorbent assays(ELISAs), Western blots, immunoprecipitations and immunofluorescence. Invitro techniques for detection of genomic DNA include Southernhybridizations. Furthermore, in vivo techniques for detection of apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention includeintroducing into a subject a labeled antibody directed against thepolypeptide. For example, the antibody can be labeled with a radioactivemarker whose presence and location in a subject can be detected bystandard imaging techniques.

[0286] A general principle of such diagnostic and prognostic assaysinvolves preparing a sample or reaction mixture that may contain amarker, and a probe, under appropriate conditions and for a timesufficient to allow the marker and probe to interact and bind, thusforming a complex that can be removed and/or detected in the reactionmixture. These assays can be conducted in a variety of ways.

[0287] For example, one method to conduct such an assay would involveanchoring the marker or probe onto a solid phase support, also referredto as a substrate, and detecting target marker/probe complexes anchoredon the solid phase at the end of the reaction. In one embodiment of sucha method, a sample from a subject, which is to be assayed for presenceand/or concentration of marker, can be anchored onto a carrier or solidphase support. In another embodiment, the reverse situation is possible,in which the probe can be anchored to a solid phase and a sample from asubject can be allowed to react as an unanchored component of the assay.

[0288] There are many established methods for anchoring assay componentsto a solid phase. These include, without limitation, marker or probemolecules which are immobilized through conjugation of biotin andstreptavidin. Such biotinylated assay components can be prepared frombiotin-NHS (N-hydroxy-succinimide) using techniques known in the art(e.g., biotinylation kit, Pierce Chemicals, Rockford, Ill.), andimmobilized in the wells of streptavidin-coated 96 well plates (PierceChemical). In certain embodiments, the surfaces with immobilized assaycomponents can be prepared in advance and stored.

[0289] Other suitable carriers or solid phase supports for such assaysinclude any material capable of binding the class of molecule to whichthe marker or probe belongs. Well-known supports or carriers include,but are not limited to, glass, polystyrene, nylon, polypropylene, nylon,polyethylene, dextran, amylases, natural and modified celluloses,polyacrylamides, gabbros, and magnetite.

[0290] In order to conduct assays with the above mentioned approaches,the non-immobilized component is added to the solid phase upon which thesecond component is anchored. After the reaction is complete,uncomplexed components may be removed (e.g., by washing) underconditions such that any complexes formed will remain immobilized uponthe solid phase. The detection of marker/probe complexes anchored to thesolid phase can be accomplished in a number of methods outlined herein.

[0291] In a preferred embodiment, the probe, when it is the unanchoredassay component, can be labeled for the purpose of detection and readoutof the assay, either directly or indirectly, with detectable labelsdiscussed herein and which are well-known to one skilled in the art.

[0292] It is also possible to directly detect marker/probe complexformation without further manipulation or labeling of either component(marker or probe), for example by utilizing the technique offluorescence energy transfer (see, for example, Lakowicz et al., U.S.Pat. No. 5,631,169; Stavrianopoulos, et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,868,103). Afluorophore label on the first, ‘donor’ molecule is selected such that,upon excitation with incident light of appropriate wavelength, itsemitted fluorescent energy will be absorbed by a fluorescent label on asecond ‘acceptor’ molecule, which in turn is able to fluoresce due tothe absorbed energy. Alternately, the ‘donor’ protein molecule maysimply utilize the natural fluorescent energy of tryptophan residues.Labels are chosen that emit different wavelengths of light, such thatthe ‘acceptor’ molecule label may be differentiated from that of the‘donor’. Since the efficiency of energy transfer between the labels isrelated to the distance separating the molecules, spatial relationshipsbetween the molecules can be assessed. In a situation in which bindingoccurs between the molecules, the fluorescent emission of the ‘acceptor’molecule label in the assay should be maximal. An FET binding event canbe conveniently measured through standard fluorometric detection meanswell known in the art (e.g., using a fluorimeter).

[0293] In another embodiment, determination of the ability of a probe torecognize a marker can be accomplished without labeling either assaycomponent (probe or marker) by utilizing a technology such as real-timeBiomolecular Interaction Analysis (BIA) (see, e.g., Sjolander, S. andUrbaniczky, C., 1991, Anal. Chem. 63:2338-2345 and Szabo et al., 1995,Curr. Opin. Struct. Biol. 5:699-705). As used herein, “BIA” or “surfaceplasmon resonance” is a technology for studying biospecific interactionsin real time, without labeling any of the interactants (e.g., BIAcore).Changes in the mass at the binding surface (indicative of a bindingevent) result in alterations of the refractive index of light near thesurface (the optical phenomenon of surface plasmon resonance (SPR)),resulting in a detectable signal which can be used as an indication ofreal-time reactions between biological molecules.

[0294] Alternatively, in another embodiment, analogous diagnostic andprognostic assays can be conducted with marker and probe as solutes in aliquid phase. In such an assay, the complexed marker and probe areseparated from uncomplexed components by any of a number of standardtechniques, including but not limited to: differential centrifugation,chromatography, electrophoresis and immunoprecipitation. In differentialcentrifugation, marker/probe complexes may be separated from uncomplexedassay components through a series of centrifugal steps, due to thedifferent sedimentation equilibria of complexes based on their differentsizes and densities (see, for example, Rivas, G., and Minton, A. P.,1993, Trends Biochem Sci. 18(8):284-7). Standard chromatographictechniques may also be utilized to separate complexed molecules fromuncomplexed ones. For example, gel filtration chromatography separatesmolecules based on size, and through the utilization of an appropriategel filtration resin in a column format, for example, the relativelylarger complex may be separated from the relatively smaller uncomplexedcomponents. Similarly, the relatively different charge properties of themarker/probe complex as compared to the uncomplexed components may beexploited to differentiate the complex from uncomplexed components, forexample through the utilization of ion-exchange chromatography resins.Such resins and chromatographic techniques are well known to one skilledin the art (see, e.g., Heegaard, N. H., 1998, J. Mol. Recognit. Winter11(1-6):141-8; Hage, D. S., and Tweed, S. A. J Chromatogr B Biomed SciAppl 1997 Oct 10;699(1-2):499-525). Gel electrophoresis may also beemployed to separate complexed assay components from unbound components(see, e.g., Ausubel et al., ed., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology,John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1987-1999). In this technique, protein ornucleic acid complexes are separated based on size or charge, forexample. In order to maintain the binding interaction during theelectrophoretic process, non-denaturing gel matrix materials andconditions in the absence of reducing agent are typically preferred.Appropriate conditions to the particular assay and components thereofwill be well known to one skilled in the art.

[0295] In a particular embodiment, the level of mRNA corresponding tothe marker can be determined both by in situ and by in vitro formats ina biological sample using methods known in the art. The term “biologicalsample” is intended to include tissues, cells, biological fluids andisolates thereof, isolated from a subject, as well as tissues, cells andfluids present within a subject. Many expression detection methods useisolated RNA. For in vitro methods, any RNA isolation technique thatdoes not select against the isolation of mRNA can be utilized for thepurification of RNA from ovarian cells (see, e.g., Ausubel et al., ed.,Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, John Wiley & Sons, New York1987-1999). Additionally, large numbers of tissue samples can readily beprocessed using techniques well known to those of skill in the art, suchas, for example, the single-step RNA isolation process of Chomczynski(1989, U.S. Pat. No. 4,843,155).

[0296] The isolated mRNA can be used in hybridization or amplificationassays that include, but are not limited to, Southern or Northernanalyses, polymerase chain reaction analyses and probe arrays. Onepreferred diagnostic method for the detection of mRNA levels involvescontacting the isolated mRNA with a nucleic acid molecule (probe) thatcan hybridize to the mRNA encoded by the gene being detected. Thenucleic acid probe can be, for example, a full-length cDNA, or a portionthereof, such as an oligonucleotide of at least 7, 15, 30, 50, 100, 250or 500 nucleotides in length and sufficient to specifically hybridizeunder stringent conditions to a mRNA or genomic DNA encoding a marker ofthe present invention. Other suitable probes for use in the diagnosticassays of the invention are described herein. Hybridization of an mRNAwith the probe indicates that the marker in question is being expressed.

[0297] In one format, the mRNA is immobilized on a solid surface andcontacted with a probe, for example by running the isolated mRNA on anagarose gel and transferring the mRNA from the gel to a membrane, suchas nitrocellulose. In an alternative format, the probe(s) areimmobilized on a solid surface and the mRNA is contacted with theprobe(s), for example, in an Affymetrix gene chip array. A skilledartisan can readily adapt known mRNA detection methods for use indetecting the level of mRNA encoded by the markers of the presentinvention.

[0298] An alternative method for determining the level of mRNAcorresponding to a marker of the present invention in a sample involvesthe process of nucleic acid amplification, e.g., by rtPCR (theexperimental embodiment set forth in Mullis, 1987, U.S. Pat. No.4,683,202), ligase chain reaction (Barany, 1991, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.USA, 88:189-193), self sustained sequence replication (Guatelli et al.,1990, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 87:1874-1878), transcriptionalamplification system (Kwoh et al, 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA86:1173-1177), Q-Beta Replicase (Lizardi et al., 1988, Bio/Technology6:1197), rolling circle replication (Lizardi et al., U.S. Pat. No.5,854,033) or any other nucleic acid amplification method, followed bythe detection of the amplified molecules using techniques well known tothose of skill in the art. These detection schemes are especially usefulfor the detection of nucleic acid molecules if such molecules arepresent in very low numbers. As used herein, amplification primers aredefined as being a pair of nucleic acid molecules that can anneal to 5′or 3′ regions of a gene (plus and minus strands, respectively, orvice-versa) and contain a short region in between. In general,amplification primers are from about 10 to 30 nucleotides in length andflank a region from about 50 to 200 nucleotides in length. Underappropriate conditions and with appropriate reagents, such primerspermit the amplification of a nucleic acid molecule comprising thenucleotide sequence flanked by the primers.

[0299] For in situ methods, mRNA does not need to be isolated from theovarian cells prior to detection. In such methods, a cell or tissuesample is prepared/processed using known histological methods. Thesample is then immobilized on a support, typically a glass slide, andthen contacted with a probe that can hybridize to mRNA that encodes themarker.

[0300] As an alternative to making determinations based on the absoluteexpression level of the marker, determinations may be based on thenormalized expression level of the marker. Expression levels arenormalized by correcting the absolute expression level of a marker bycomparing its expression to the expression of a gene that is not amarker, e.g., a housekeeping gene that is constitutively expressed.Suitable genes for normalization include housekeeping genes such as theactin gene, or epithelial cell-specific genes. This normalization allowsthe comparison of the expression level in one sample, e.g., a patientsample, to another sample, e.g., a non-ovarian cancer sample, or betweensamples from different sources.

[0301] Alternatively, the expression level can be provided as a relativeexpression level. To determine a relative expression level of a marker,the level of expression of the marker is determined for 10 or moresamples of normal versus cancer cell isolates, preferably 50 or moresamples, prior to the determination of the expression level for thesample in question. The mean expression level of each of the genesassayed in the larger number of samples is determined and this is usedas a baseline expression level for the marker. The expression level ofthe marker determined for the test sample (absolute level of expression)is then divided by the mean expression value obtained for that marker.This provides a relative expression level.

[0302] Preferably, the samples used in the baseline determination willbe from ovarian cancer or from non-ovarian cancer cells of ovariantissue. The choice of the cell source is dependent on the use of therelative expression level. Using expression found in normal tissues as amean expression score aids in validating whether the marker assayed isovarian specific (versus normal cells). In addition, as more data isaccumulated, the mean expression value can be revised, providingimproved relative expression values based on accumulated data.Expression data from ovarian cells provides a means for grading theseverity of the ovarian cancer state.

[0303] In another embodiment of the present invention, a polypeptidecorresponding to a marker is detected. A preferred agent for detecting apolypeptide of the invention is an antibody capable of binding to apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention, preferably anantibody with a detectable label. Antibodies can be polyclonal, or morepreferably, monoclonal. An intact antibody, or a fragment thereof (e.g.,Fab or F(ab′)₂) can be used. The term “labeled”, with regard to theprobe or antibody, is intended to encompass direct labeling of the probeor antibody by coupling (i.e., physically linking) a detectablesubstance to the probe or antibody, as well as indirect labeling of theprobe or antibody by reactivity with another reagent that is directlylabeled. Examples of indirect labeling include detection of a primaryantibody using a fluorescently labeled secondary antibody andend-labeling of a DNA probe with biotin such that it can be detectedwith fluorescently labeled streptavidin.

[0304] Proteins from ovarian cells can be isolated using techniques thatare well known to those of skill in the art. The protein isolationmethods employed can, for example, be such as those described in Harlowand Lane (Harlow and Lane, 1988, Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.).

[0305] A variety of formats can be employed to determine whether asample contains a protein that binds to a given antibody. Examples ofsuch formats include, but are not limited to, enzyme immunoassay (EIA),radioimmunoassay (RIA), Western blot analysis and enzyme linkedimmunoabsorbant assay (ELISA). A skilled artisan can readily adapt knownprotein/antibody detection methods for use in determining whetherovarian cells express a marker of the present invention.

[0306] In one format, antibodies, or antibody fragments, can be used inmethods such as Western blots or immunofluorescence techniques to detectthe expressed proteins. In such uses, it is generally preferable toimmobilize either the antibody or proteins on a solid support. Suitablesolid phase supports or carriers include any support capable of bindingan antigen or an antibody. Well-known supports or carriers includeglass, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, dextran, nylon,amylases, natural and modified celluloses, polyacrylamides, gabbros, andmagnetite.

[0307] One skilled in the art will know many other suitable carriers forbinding antibody or antigen, and will be able to adapt such support foruse with the present invention. For example, protein isolated fromovarian cells can be run on a polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis andimmobilized onto a solid phase support such as nitrocellulose. Thesupport can then be washed with suitable buffers followed by treatmentwith the detectably labeled antibody. The solid phase support can thenbe washed with the buffer a second time to remove unbound antibody. Theamount of bound label on the solid support can then be detected byconventional means.

[0308] The invention also encompasses kits for detecting the presence ofa polypeptide or nucleic acid corresponding to a marker of the inventionin a biological sample (e.g. an ovary-associated body fluid such as aurine sample). Such kits can be used to determine if a subject issuffering from or is at increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. Forexample, the kit can comprise a labeled compound or agent capable ofdetecting a polypeptide or an mRNA encoding a polypeptide correspondingto a marker of the invention in a biological sample and means fordetermining the amount of the polypeptide or mRNA in the sample (e.g.,an antibody which binds the polypeptide or an oligonucleotide probewhich binds to DNA or mRNA encoding the polypeptide). Kits can alsoinclude instructions for interpreting the results obtained using thekit.

[0309] For antibody-based kits, the kit can comprise, for example: (1) afirst antibody (e.g., attached to a solid support) which binds to apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention; and, optionally,(2) a second, different antibody which binds to either the polypeptideor the first antibody and is conjugated to a detectable label.

[0310] For oligonucleotide-based kits, the kit can comprise, forexample: (1) an oligonucleotide, e.g., a detectably labeledoligonucleotide, which hybridizes to a nucleic acid sequence encoding apolypeptide corresponding to a marker of the invention or (2) a pair ofprimers useful for amplifying a nucleic acid molecule corresponding to amarker of the invention. The kit can also comprise, e.g., a bufferingagent, a preservative, or a protein stabilizing agent. The kit canfurther comprise components necessary for detecting the detectable label(e.g., an enzyme or a substrate). The kit can also contain a controlsample or a series of control samples which can be assayed and comparedto the test sample. Each component of the kit can be enclosed within anindividual container and all of the various containers can be within asingle package, along with instructions for interpreting the results ofthe assays performed using the kit.

[0311] B. Pharmacogenomics

[0312] Agents or modulators which have a stimulatory or inhibitoryeffect on expression of a marker of the invention can be administered toindividuals to treat (prophylactically or therapeutically) ovariancancer in the patient. In conjunction with such treatment, thepharmacogenomics (i.e., the study of the relationship between anindividual's genotype and that individual's response to a foreigncompound or drug) of the individual may be considered. Differences inmetabolism of therapeutics can lead to severe toxicity or therapeuticfailure by altering the relation between dose and blood concentration ofthe pharmacologically active drug. Thus, the pharmacogenomics of theindividual permits the selection of effective agents (e.g., drugs) forprophylactic or therapeutic treatments based on a consideration of theindividual's genotype. Such pharmacogenomics can further be used todetermine appropriate dosages and therapeutic regimens. Accordingly, thelevel of expression of a marker of the invention in an individual can bedetermined to thereby select appropriate agent(s) for therapeutic orprophylactic treatment of the individual.

[0313] Pharmacogenomics deals with clinically significant variations inthe response to drugs due to altered drug disposition and abnormalaction in affected persons. See, e.g., Linder (1997) Clin. Chem.43(2):254-266. In general, two types of pharmacogenetic conditions canbe differentiated. Genetic conditions transmitted as a single factoraltering the way drugs act on the body are referred to as “altered drugaction.” Genetic conditions transmitted as single factors altering theway the body acts on drugs are referred to as “altered drug metabolism”.These pharmacogenetic conditions can occur either as rare defects or aspolymorphisms. For example, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)deficiency is a common inherited enzymopathy in which the main clinicalcomplication is hemolysis after ingestion of oxidant drugs(anti-malarials, sulfonamides, analgesics, nitrofurans) and consumptionof fava beans.

[0314] As an illustrative embodiment, the activity of drug metabolizingenzymes is a major determinant of both the intensity and duration ofdrug action. The discovery of genetic polymorphisms of drug metabolizingenzymes (e.g., N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT 2) and cytochrome P450 enzymesCYP2D6 and CYP2C19) has provided an explanation as to why some patientsdo not obtain the expected drug effects or show exaggerated drugresponse and serious toxicity after taking the standard and safe dose ofa drug. These polymorphisms are expressed in two phenotypes in thepopulation, the extensive metabolizer (EM) and poor metabolizer (PM).The prevalence of PM is different among different populations. Forexample, the gene coding for CYP2D6 is highly polymorphic and severalmutations have been identified in PM, which all lead to the absence offunctional CYP2D6. Poor metabolizers of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 quitefrequently experience exaggerated drug response and side effects whenthey receive standard doses. If a metabolite is the active therapeuticmoiety, a PM will show no therapeutic response, as demonstrated for theanalgesic effect of codeine mediated by its CYP2D6-formed metabolitemorphine. The other extreme are the so called ultra-rapid metabolizerswho do not respond to standard doses. Recently, the molecular basis ofultra-rapid metabolism has been identified to be due to CYP2D6 geneamplification.

[0315] Thus, the level of expression of a marker of the invention in anindividual can be determined to thereby select appropriate agent(s) fortherapeutic or prophylactic treatment of the individual. In addition,pharmacogenetic studies can be used to apply genotyping of polymorphicalleles encoding drug-metabolizing enzymes to the identification of anindividual's drug responsiveness phenotype. This knowledge, when appliedto dosing or drug selection, can avoid adverse reactions or therapeuticfailure and thus enhance therapeutic or prophylactic efficiency whentreating a subject with a modulator of expression of a marker of theinvention.

[0316] C. Monitoring Clinical Trials

[0317] Monitoring the influence of agents (e.g., drug compounds) on thelevel of expression of a marker of the invention can be applied not onlyin basic drug screening, but also in clinical trials. For example, theeffectiveness of an agent to affect marker expression can be monitoredin clinical trials of subjects receiving treatment for ovarian cancer.In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a method formonitoring the effectiveness of treatment of a subject with an agent(e.g., an agonist, antagonist, peptidomimetic, protein, peptide, nucleicacid, small molecule, or other drug candidate) comprising the steps of(i) obtaining a pre-administration sample from a subject prior toadministration of the agent; (ii) detecting the level of expression ofone or more selected markers of the invention in the pre-administrationsample; (iii) obtaining one or more post-administration samples from thesubject; (iv) detecting the level of expression of the marker(s) in thepost-administration samples; (v) comparing the level of expression ofthe marker(s) in the pre-administration sample with the level ofexpression of the marker(s) in the post-administration sample orsamples; and (vi) altering the administration of the agent to thesubject accordingly. For example, increased administration of the agentcan be desirable to increase expression of the marker(s) to higherlevels than detected, i.e., to increase the effectiveness of the agent.Alternatively, decreased administration of the agent can be desirable todecrease expression of the marker(s) to lower levels than detected,i.e., to decrease the effectiveness of the agent.

[0318] VI. Experimental Protocol

[0319] Transcript Profiling

[0320] Nylon arrays were prepared by spotting purified PCR product ontoa nylon membrane using a robotic gridding system linked to a sampledatabase. Several thousand clones were spotted on each nylon filter.

[0321] RNA or DNA from cell lines were used for hybridization againstthe nylon arrays. The RNA or DNA is labeled utilizing an in vitroreverse transcription reaction that contains a radiolabeled nucleotidethat is incorporated during the reaction. Hybridization experiments werecarried out by combining labeled RNA or DNA samples with nylon filtersin a hybridization chamber. Duplicate, independent hybridizationexperiments were performed to generate transcriptional profiling data.See, Nature Genetics, 21 (1999).

[0322] VII. Summary of the Data Provided in the Tables

[0323] The level of expression of ˜25,000 potential markers weremeasured in 4 samples, an untreated ovarian cell line (OVCAR3), OVCAR3treated with LPA, OVCAR3 treated with LYS294002, and OVCAR3 treated withLPA and LYS294002. LYS294002 is a specific inhibitor of the P13Kinasepathway. Markers with significant expression differences between LPAtreated and untreated OVCAR3 are listed in Tables 1 and 2.

[0324] Table 1 represents the markers that are expressed at least 2.5fold greater in the OVCAR3 cell line treated with LPA as compared to theuntreated cell line (column G). Table 1 also lists the expression valueof these potential marker in the 4 samples, untreated OVCAR3, OVCAR3treated with LPA, OVCAR3 treated with LYS294002, and OVCAR3 treated withLYS294002 and LPA (columns C-F).

[0325] Table 2 lists the markers that are at least 4 fold greater in theuntreated OVCAR3 cell line as compared to the cell line treated with LPA(column G). Table 2 also lists the expression value of these potentialmarkers in the 4 samples, untreated OVCAR3, OVCAR3 treated with LPA,OVCAR3 treated with LYS294002, and OVCAR3 treated with LYS294002 and LPA(columns C-F).

[0326] In the Tables, the following definitions apply:

[0327] 1) “Image Clone ID” is the identification number assigned to themarker by the IMAGE Consortium (Lennon et al., 1996, Genomics33:151-152; see, e.g., “http://www-bio.llnl.gov/bbrp/image/image.html”for further information). All referenced Image Clone sequences areexpressly incorporated by reference.

[0328] 2) “GenBank Accession Number” is the identification numberassigned to the marker in the GenBank database (see, e.g.“http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genbank/query_form.html” for furtherinformation). All referenced GenBank sequences are expresslyincorporated herein by reference.

[0329] 3) “Ave-OVCAR3” indicates the average marker expression in theuntreated cell.

[0330] 4) “Ave-LYS” indicates the average marker expression in thesamples treated with LYS294002.

[0331] 5) “Ave-LPA” indicates the average marker expression in thesamples treated with LPA.

[0332] 6) “Ave-LPA-LYS” indicates the average marker expression in thesamples treated with LYS294002 and LPA.

[0333] 7) “UPinLPA vs OVCAR3” indicates the quotient of Ave-LPA dividedby Ave-OVCAR3.

[0334] 8) “UPinLPA vs LYS” indicates the quotient of Ave-LPA divided byAve-LYS.

[0335] 9) “UPinLPA vs LPA+LYS” indicates the quotient of Ave-LPA dividedby Ave-LPA-LYS.

[0336] 10) “UPinOVCAR3 vs LPA” indicates the quotient of Ave-OVCAR3divided by Ave-LPA.

[0337] 11) “UPinLYS vs LPA” indicates the quotient of Ave-LYS divided byAve-LPA.

[0338] 12) “UPinLPA+LYS vs LPA” indicates the quotient of Ave-LPA+LYSdivided by Ave-LPA.

[0339] 13) “PI3K dependency” indicates whether or not the increase ordecrease in LPA expression is modified by LYS294002.

[0340] The contents of all references, patents, published patentapplications, and GenBank and IMAGE consortium database records citedthroughout this application are hereby incorporated by reference.

[0341] Other Embodiments

[0342] Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertainusing no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to thespecific embodiments of the invention described herein. Such equivalentsare intended to be encompassed by the following claims. TABLE 1 B G I AGen Bank C F UpinLPA H UpinLPA J Image Accession Ave- D E Ave- vsUpinLPA vs PI3K Clone ID Number OVCAR3 Ave-LYS Ave-LPA LPA + LYS OVCAR3vs LYS LPA + LYS dependency 549933 AA102526 1 1 31.53 1 31.53 31.5331.53 dependent 323238 W42723 14.46 16.53 409.69 49.59 28.32 24.79 8.26partial 501430 AA115248 3.36 3.66 75.61 38.18 22.48 20.67 1.98independent 666371 AA232645 5.79 4.26 108.69 9.71 18.76 25.52 11.19dependent 139009 R62612 16.54 6.62 290.53 97.2 17.57 43.88 2.99 partial714106 AA284668 35.77 23.4 495.02 44.91 13.84 21.16 11.02 dependent341328 W58092 17.96 13.62 242.52 108.64 13.51 17.81 2.23 partial 310406N98591 2.45 1.8 32.28 5.5 13.19 17.91 5.86 partial 257960 N30747 11.9628.97 156.16 52.05 13.06 5.39 3 partial 813242 AA455904 1 1.24 12.851.35 12.85 10.38 9.49 dependent 129840 R17044 4.97 9.24 62.96 39.1612.66 6.81 1.61 independent 811062 AA485441 33.5 78.75 409.91 201.9212.24 5.21 2.03 partial 324437 W46900 10.97 9.45 133.65 16.02 12.1814.14 8.34 dependent 81129 T69926 61.84 26.62 749.82 442.11 12.13 28.171.7 independent 1031599 AA609485 2.17 2.98 24.62 17.77 11.33 8.27 1.39independent 77133 T50633 7.72 14.32 86.67 50.28 11.23 6.05 1.72independent 857287 AA669710 6.65 30.43 73.23 41.89 11.01 2.41 1.75independent 757961 AA436871 6.84 6.76 75.13 47.95 10.99 11.12 1.57independent 139009 R62612 19.29 14.59 206.7 63.18 10.71 14.16 3.27partial 123408 R00395 3.95 6.72 42.1 24.61 10.65 6.26 1.71 independent826072 AA521394 2.03 2.53 21.33 4.89 10.51 8.43 4.36 partial 296155W00895 12.39 13.87 128.57 55.22 10.37 9.27 2.33 partial 130057 R208867.33 2.9 75.64 23.05 10.32 26.09 3.28 partial 292522 N91307 9.33 6.895.46 49.3 10.23 14.04 1.94 independent 292515 N68465 18.25 32.86 186.7877.24 10.23 5.68 2.42 partial 293924 N63940 9.48 10.74 96.95 40.15 10.229.03 2.41 partial 664975 AA194833 218.16 212.83 2172.97 381.46 9.9610.21 5.7 dependent 132142 R26164 3.43 7.92 34.03 33.41 9.92 4.3 1.02independent 754393 AA436192 2 4.42 19.88 18.3 9.92 4.5 1.09 independent144777 R76263 21.33 39.67 206.26 117.07 9.67 5.2 1.76 independent 840404AA485653 6 9.01 58.02 56.38 9.67 6.44 1.03 independent 843352 AA48940070.82 59.82 680.52 525.93 9.61 11.38 1.29 independent 50754 H18070 6.457.43 61.78 47.65 9.58 8.32 1.3 independent 813841 AA453728 6.67 5.0662.92 5.55 9.43 12.44 11.34 dependent 754026 AA479976 107.46 51.351008.02 438.04 9.38 19.63 2.3 partial 628955 AA194765 4.89 3.62 44.9632.58 9.19 12.43 1.38 independent 327245 AA284291 17.19 20.91 155.9390.2 9.07 7.46 1.73 independent 415264 W92011 3 3.14 26.55 15.3 8.858.45 1.74 independent 134270 R31168 6.64 13.52 58.41 58.89 8.8 4.32 0.99independent 138021 R63197 13.73 15.44 120.16 89.57 8.75 7.78 1.34independent 244652 N52911 82.55 141.41 716.74 501.01 8.68 5.07 1.43independent 415406 W80389 5.27 5.61 45.39 30.75 8.61 8.09 1.48independent 50188 H17158 13.8 15.65 117.57 86.97 8.52 7.51 1.35independent 810444 AA457114 24.66 13.46 209.76 55.49 8.51 15.58 3.78partial 815503 AA456869 8.71 18.82 72.16 75.08 8.29 3.83 0.96independent 526657 AA133129 65.66 45.62 532.42 449.36 8.11 11.67 1.18independent 134172 R30957 26.07 44.83 209.27 176.38 8.03 4.67 1.19independent 232789 H73947 8.11 11.66 65.06 63.98 8.02 5.58 1.02independent 135083 R33030 84.99 86.2 679.32 581.6 7.99 7.88 1.17independent 811942 AA455003 12.27 9.98 97.28 80.19 7.93 9.75 1.21independent 714426 AA291995 8.7 6.06 68.89 38.84 7.92 11.37 1.77independent 136506 R34566 8.43 16.03 65.91 34.13 7.82 4.11 1.93independent 341821 W60745 5.71 7.27 44.46 32.98 7.78 6.12 1.35independent 758662 AA401853 12.15 23.15 94.42 73.59 7.77 4.08 1.28independent 771056 AA427398 3.21 6.81 24.81 27.52 7.74 3.65 0.9independent 153541 R48320 5.04 3.27 38.94 9.44 7.73 11.92 4.13 dependent754358 AA436142 3.91 3.72 30.17 26.26 7.71 8.12 1.15 independent 843159AA488497 79.14 148.13 601.33 445.14 7.6 4.06 1.35 independent 773157AA425382 1.26 1.2 9.56 3.76 7.58 7.97 2.54 partial 342378 W65461 5.597.77 42.31 10.8 7.57 5.45 3.92 dependent 810859 AA458965 3.05 2.89 22.467.28 7.36 7.78 3.08 partial 80374 T65833 12.98 11.9 95.35 65.11 7.358.01 1.46 independent 755145 AA411440 84.82 82.05 619.75 628.44 7.317.55 0.99 independent 383676 AA679116 1 1.3 7.3 1.68 7.3 5.6 4.35dependent 46477 H09966 2.51 2.55 18.22 8.15 7.27 7.14 2.24 partial811899 AA454652 19.52 24.2 141.34 104.38 7.24 5.84 1.35 independent770670 AA476272 4.17 4.23 30.04 8.9 7.21 7.11 3.38 partial 884657AA629910 28.36 47.24 203.75 105.57 7.18 4.31 1.93 independent 810039AA455281 54.27 47.4 388.47 262.71 7.16 8.2 1.48 independent 135303R31544 11.23 5.21 80.45 42.14 7.16 15.43 1.91 independent 781139AA429895 2.64 2.9 18.9 10.66 7.15 6.51 1.77 independent 144797 R7655312.63 2.9 89.79 15.28 7.11 30.96 5.88 dependent 309893 N94487 18.7212.85 133.03 40.27 7.11 10.35 3.3 partial 142927 R71120 3.92 7.39 27.7235.02 7.08 3.75 0.79 independent 144912 R78554 4.85 4.51 34.22 29.467.06 7.59 1.16 independent 811150 AA485734 3.36 3.2 23.65 10.58 7.057.39 2.24 partial 127099 R08116 17.03 24.64 119.07 93.62 6.99 4.83 1.27independent 82556 T73294 1 1 6.98 1 6.98 6.98 6.98 dependent 284845N66724 1.11 3.67 7.71 6.89 6.97 2.1 1.12 independent 841399 AA48755227.61 57.49 191.24 229.45 6.93 3.33 0.83 independent 842818 AA48637445.97 36.71 314.8 221.61 6.85 8.58 1.42 independent 625875 AA18680436.64 27.7 250.08 92.32 6.83 9.03 2.71 partial 1031669 AA609541 1 3.786.81 4.82 6.81 1.8 1.41 independent 950356 AA600173 30.11 58.93 204.46192.49 6.79 3.47 1.06 independent 770672 AA476273 5.46 6.38 36.79 16.76.74 5.76 2.2 partial 898253 AA598676 14.38 23.31 96.55 94.69 6.72 4.141.02 independent 711918 AA282134 8.45 9.21 56.61 61 6.7 6.15 0.93independent 324861 W48713 4.32 3.94 28.88 27.27 6.69 7.33 1.06independent 299427 N76117 1.54 5.68 10.31 7.03 6.68 1.81 1.47independent 247614 N58144 4.9 10.62 32.67 35.57 6.67 3.08 0.92independent 73381 T55801 37.03 33.37 246.66 135.61 6.66 7.39 1.82independent 399563 AA733073 1.23 2.3 8.16 3.89 6.66 3.55 2.1 partial45542 H08560 3.62 2.56 23.81 4.07 6.58 9.31 5.85 dependent 509484AA056390 23.39 30.98 153.32 167.83 6.56 4.95 0.91 independent 138455R68626 5.93 3.56 38.8 21.43 6.54 10.89 1.81 independent 753252 AA4062334.16 4.86 27.21 7.95 6.53 5.6 3.42 dependent 240694 H78134 7.73 9.850.21 23.74 6.49 5.13 2.12 partial 203275 H54752 13.18 7.42 84.3 49.446.4 11.36 1.71 independent 811943 AA455012 53.97 18.84 344.81 140.316.39 18.3 2.46 partial 322537 W15263 3.03 3.51 19.32 8.81 6.37 5.5 2.19partial 810878 AA458973 6.74 6.24 42.24 43.38 6.27 6.77 0.97 independent143169 R73672 1.55 1.91 9.66 6.21 6.25 5.06 1.55 independent 841141AA487031 20.89 17.53 129.78 46.33 6.21 7.4 2.8 partial 767059 AA4517512.23 2.33 13.85 4.42 6.21 5.94 3.13 dependent 855707 AA663941 47.3796.36 293.75 147.45 6.2 3.05 1.99 independent 343320 W68169 8.28 6.2551.18 29.39 6.18 8.19 1.74 independent 486787 AA043228 110.73 137.33682.61 414.91 6.16 4.97 1.65 independent 340734 W55872 62.83 74.98386.66 176.47 6.15 5.16 2.19 partial 812042 AA455968 5.36 4.36 32.7941.28 6.12 7.52 0.79 independent 505227 AA142923 15.48 10.91 94.65 17.686.11 8.67 5.35 dependent 841207 AA486731 14.25 5.16 87.05 15.2 6.1116.86 5.73 dependent 82710 T73468 9.1 18.14 55.36 45.62 6.08 3.05 1.21independent 433220 AA680421 1.32 1.47 7.96 1 6.02 5.4 7.96 dependent296883 W01084 8.13 15.55 48.56 47.11 5.97 3.12 1.03 independent 781447AA428659 1.91 2.63 11.41 10.08 5.97 4.34 1.13 independent 294092 N685101.63 1.71 9.73 1.51 5.97 5.68 6.43 dependent 144870 R78536 10.3 11.1161.02 47.73 5.92 5.49 1.28 independent 742049 AA401457 31.74 87.03187.71 119.4 5.91 2.16 1.57 independent 884655 AA629909 129.58 89.83763.78 267.8 5.89 8.5 2.85 partial 298236 N70837 1.27 2.8 7.5 5.31 5.892.68 1.41 independent 845345 AA773478 52.88 84.07 311.15 177.5 5.88 3.71.75 independent 878676 AA775355 155.71 240.65 912.39 537.33 5.86 3.791.7 independent 418049 W90728 12.33 7.7 72.14 36.21 5.85 9.37 1.99independent 344251 W73797 3.2 4.86 18.53 23.3 5.78 3.81 0.8 independent768561 AA425102 1.62 1.59 9.36 1.28 5.77 5.89 7.29 dependent 261745H99152 12.36 11.31 71.28 36.39 5.77 6.3 1.96 independent 824933 AA4890409.72 14.37 55.78 20.57 5.74 3.88 2.71 partial 40887 R56562 1.78 3.8710.18 8.6 5.73 2.63 1.18 independent 324690 W47325 2.97 2.01 17.04 4.45.73 8.49 3.87 dependent 450303 AA682849 1.42 1.63 8.09 4.87 5.72 4.971.66 independent 29063 R40970 1.42 1 8.1 6.83 5.71 8.1 1.19 independent33342 R44617 1 1 5.69 4.28 5.69 5.69 1.33 independent 41595 R59556 1 15.69 1 5.69 5.69 5.69 dependent 298903 N75386 3.01 2.32 17.08 15.53 5.687.36 1.1 independent 125148 R05309 19.01 14.04 107.86 76.2 5.67 7.681.42 independent 243230 H94586 2.12 4.45 12.02 24.27 5.66 2.7 0.5independent 755402 AA424695 38.83 63.87 219.67 188.07 5.66 3.44 1.17independent 286490 N67355 4.13 5.22 23.34 22.08 5.65 4.47 1.06independent 772429 AA405571 1.2 1.13 6.75 2.14 5.64 6 3.16 dependent824643 AA491295 1 1 5.64 1 5.64 5.64 5.64 dependent 487086 AA045300 3341.41 185.48 386.88 5.62 4.48 0.48 independent 746064 AA482028 1.92 1.510.71 1.39 5.58 7.15 7.73 dependent 67654 T49539 4.84 3.77 26.9 12.935.56 7.14 2.08 partial 120881 T96083 5.82 5.1 32.32 27.23 5.55 6.33 1.19independent 595606 AA167270 7.74 10.31 42.95 28.04 5.55 4.17 1.53independent 814270 AA458994 20.94 9.41 115.88 62.97 5.53 12.31 1.84independent 246686 N57731 15.38 22.39 84.77 89.43 5.51 3.79 0.95independent 772261 AA404479 12.64 10.31 69.5 62.97 5.5 6.74 1.1independent 282019 N48197 2.5 4.19 13.77 5.15 5.5 3.28 2.67 partial204148 H55921 11.76 6.5 64.52 38.64 5.49 9.92 1.67 independent 588500AA143509 29.65 30.91 162.46 137.74 5.48 5.26 1.18 independent 752732AA417881 6.25 3.97 33.98 29.79 5.44 8.57 1.14 independent 305606 N902464.97 6.51 26.99 21.11 5.43 4.14 1.28 independent 700527 AA291163 3.587.38 19.43 37.31 5.43 2.63 0.52 independent 123343 R00075 1.21 3.31 6.531.64 5.42 1.97 3.98 dependent 360357 AA013355 1 1 5.42 1 5.42 5.42 5.42dependent 20115 R45009 5.98 5.54 32.26 30.24 5.39 5.83 1.07 independent825013 AA489201 64.3 43.68 346.72 176.66 5.39 7.94 1.96 independent809824 AA455519 9.03 14.79 48.61 41.82 5.38 3.29 1.16 independent 841499AA487264 1.31 1 7.02 4.19 5.38 7.02 1.68 independent 756596 AA4440491.83 3.3 9.86 5.94 5.37 2.99 1.66 independent 33049 R19031 6.21 4.733.06 21.88 5.32 7.03 1.51 independent 429848 AA009809 1 1 5.31 5.015.31 5.31 1.06 independent 783629 AA446682 30.43 18.44 160.82 92.17 5.288.72 1.74 independent 188232 H45711 5.08 3.15 26.75 13.71 5.27 8.51 1.95independent 454970 AA676625 50.66 64.07 266.68 163.05 5.26 4.16 1.64independent 346917 W79920 10.73 10.41 56.07 38.13 5.23 5.38 1.47independent 214614 H73661 4.86 4.35 25.37 14.34 5.22 5.84 1.77independent 788486 AA452730 3.45 4.03 17.97 19.61 5.22 4.46 0.92independent 231903 H92853 1 1 5.21 1.27 5.21 5.21 4.11 dependent 119133T94087 6.51 7.96 33.79 32.99 5.19 4.24 1.02 independent 838818 AA4576751.49 1.08 7.74 6.7 5.19 7.15 1.15 independent 813266 AA456394 2.01 2.7310.44 10.09 5.18 3.83 1.03 independent 840726 AA487846 10.96 12.18 56.4111.81 5.15 4.63 4.78 dependent 290308 N92208 20.18 18.45 103.28 91.245.12 5.6 1.13 independent 243972 N39544 2.9 5.09 14.85 5.46 5.12 2.922.72 dependent 45582 H08120 10.93 31.19 55.84 43.85 5.11 1.79 1.27independent 898138 AA598492 23.06 17.73 117.65 98.55 5.1 6.64 1.19independent 213635 H72113 1 1.13 5.1 1.52 5.1 4.5 3.35 dependent 343919W69960 13.85 23.41 70.72 29.85 5.1 3.02 2.37 partial 435488 AA70135127.42 86 139.56 93.94 5.09 1.62 1.49 independent 126795 R07167 3.78 4.2319.21 8.43 5.08 4.54 2.28 partial 840683 AA488072 5.13 2.36 26.04 7.535.08 11.04 3.46 dependent 841352 AA487651 19.79 11.02 100.34 44.58 5.079.1 2.25 partial 755821 AA496576 27.98 35.87 141.54 119.09 5.06 3.951.19 independent 704459 AA279883 3.34 3.02 16.87 3.47 5.06 5.59 4.86dependent 826173 AA521431 108.78 36.9 547.96 241.21 5.04 14.85 2.27partial 782171 AA431210 6.42 5.99 32.39 14.61 5.04 5.41 2.22 partial491311 AA150198 1.28 1 6.45 1.37 5.03 6.45 4.71 dependent 131984 R324371 1 5.03 1 5.03 5.03 5.03 dependent 897033 AA676768 1.02 1 5.11 2.815.02 5.11 1.82 independent 469762 AA027964 3.02 1.5 15.05 6.27 4.9910.04 2.4 partial 754093 AA479199 2.86 1.67 14.27 3.19 4.98 8.53 4.48dependent 194986 R88741 10.95 15.46 54.2 44.15 4.95 3.5 1.23 independent839936 AA490134 1.56 1.68 7.71 3.4 4.94 4.59 2.27 partial 277484 N568791.39 2.15 6.86 4.58 4.94 3.18 1.5 independent 47542 H16454 36.2 18.94178.51 69.79 4.93 9.43 2.56 dependent 950448 AA599093 15.23 21.7 75.1356.1 4.93 3.46 1.34 independent 277528 N34518 1 1.35 4.9 1.66 4.9 3.622.95 dependent 455179 AA676899 8.67 20.5 42.46 32.78 4.9 2.07 1.3independent 795375 AA453275 43.96 38.42 214.46 253.55 4.88 5.58 0.85independent 434952 AA700680 6.56 2.36 32.02 4.84 4.88 13.58 6.62dependent 814353 AA458838 14.43 12.71 70.26 20.72 4.87 5.53 3.39dependent 363086 AA019482 12.28 8.89 59.73 54.73 4.86 6.72 1.09independent 132381 R26672 7.1 6.94 34.5 37.85 4.86 4.97 0.91 independent366349 AA025782 7.33 7.3 35.38 25.75 4.83 4.85 1.37 independent 66420R16069 12.68 9.46 61.18 63.61 4.82 6.47 0.96 independent 768453 AA49594426.76 28.15 128.79 125.81 4.81 4.57 1.02 independent 788641 AA449832 3.65.14 17.28 22.06 4.81 3.36 0.78 independent 788386 AA456413 11.39 27.2354.78 45.8 4.81 2.01 1.2 independent 810864 AA458968 19.05 14.8 91.4647.28 4.8 6.18 1.93 independent 769716 AA428960 10.64 8.5 51.06 26.334.8 6.01 1.94 independent 280175 N49247 1.68 4.61 8.08 7.95 4.8 1.751.02 independent 281467 N47967 3.6 5.04 17.21 16.28 4.79 3.42 1.06independent 511586 AA127116 497.79 556.22 2382.02 2064.04 4.79 4.28 1.15independent 739116 AA421515 1 1 4.79 1 4.79 4.79 4.79 dependent 214162H77766 8.14 12.06 38.9 42.23 4.78 3.23 0.92 independent 110746 T830981.44 2.2 6.85 5.28 4.77 3.11 1.3 independent 52802 H29032 1.06 1.28 5.045.05 4.77 3.95 1 independent 306043 N90999 1.09 1.13 5.19 1 4.77 4.585.19 dependent 869187 AA680300 10.79 19.25 51.17 32.38 4.74 2.66 1.58independent 824896 AA488893 1 1 4.74 1 4.74 4.74 4.74 dependent 344156W69995 3.52 4.34 16.57 7.48 4.71 3.82 2.22 partial 725549 AA293448 1.182.67 5.57 2.11 4.71 2.09 2.64 dependent 343072 W67174 136.63 160.4639.37 577.17 4.68 3.99 1.11 independent 134476 R27644 21.56 29.51100.79 94.5 4.68 3.42 1.07 independent 503520 AA131325 1.77 1.34 8.291.34 4.68 6.17 6.2 dependent 292312 N79206 2.69 4.16 12.58 9.93 4.673.02 1.27 independent 1031908 AA609734 1.23 2.09 5.75 4.21 4.66 2.761.37 independent 45291 H08642 55.74 41.39 258.77 202.41 4.64 6.25 1.28independent 342712 W68542 1.24 1.95 5.76 5.53 4.63 2.95 1.04 independent377461 AA055835 27.8 34.38 128.18 47.24 4.61 3.73 2.71 dependent 756471AA436405 1 1.08 4.61 1.45 4.61 4.28 3.19 dependent 824875 AA488885 20.8451.71 95.95 69.07 4.6 1.86 1.39 independent 289055 N59835 1.68 2.44 7.697.14 4.58 3.16 1.08 independent 1467195 AA884709 2.68 4.43 12.24 16.034.56 2.76 0.76 independent 433522 AA700625 1 1 4.55 1 4.55 4.55 4.55dependent 281770 N51749 5.22 5.53 23.7 10.54 4.54 4.28 2.25 partial129585 R16596 7.38 10.57 33.4 30.56 4.53 3.16 1.09 independent 251769H97868 4.59 5.28 20.79 16.21 4.53 3.94 1.28 independent 768246 AA4249376.2 6.46 28.02 27.33 4.52 4.34 1.03 independent 795766 AA460307 1.443.21 6.52 3.65 4.52 2.03 1.79 independent 194006 H51825 11.61 16.2552.35 42.54 4.51 3.22 1.23 independent 714210 AA293192 13.63 18.05 61.1851.76 4.49 3.39 1.18 independent 510702 AA101996 5.32 5.59 23.87 17.364.49 4.27 1.37 independent 784772 AA478542 59.42 27.82 265.37 179.664.47 9.54 1.48 independent 194364 H50677 13.52 22.63 60.39 47.42 4.472.67 1.27 independent 85497 T71879 1.49 1.96 6.66 4.92 4.46 3.39 1.35independent 1031945 AA609767 1.27 1.81 5.65 7.97 4.46 3.12 0.71independent 760282 AA447959 4.76 3.99 21.18 15.87 4.45 5.3 1.33independent 345069 W76339 25.53 17.67 113.2 62.74 4.43 6.41 1.8independent 898262 AA598670 68.47 71.08 301.03 285.18 4.4 4.24 1.06independent 309685 W30810 3.16 4.4 13.89 9.27 4.4 3.16 1.5 independent811138 AA485730 1 1.18 4.4 1 4.4 3.73 4.4 dependent 365641 AA02593710.44 10.48 45.86 26.55 4.39 4.38 1.73 independent 246194 N77006 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R61530 1.012.86 2.62 1.11 2.6 0.92 2.36 dependent 282780 N50108 2.23 3.42 5.79 4.142.6 1.69 1.4 partial 183556 H44032 1.22 1.1 3.18 7.5 2.6 2.9 0.42independent 724615 AA291398 27.26 6.2 70.47 29.74 2.59 11.36 2.37dependent 212438 H69528 18.65 31.69 48.3 37.39 2.59 1.52 1.29independent 306996 N93646 3.38 2.54 8.76 7.67 2.59 3.44 1.14 independent365411 AA025237 1.72 1.19 4.45 2.52 2.59 3.74 1.77 partial 811565AA454600 1.73 2.26 4.49 5.69 2.59 1.99 0.79 independent 49532 H157271.88 1.95 4.86 4.35 2.59 2.5 1.12 independent 757210 AA443971 7.84 5.5120.32 9.96 2.59 3.69 2.04 dependent 47586 H11737 1.32 1.66 3.43 1.252.59 2.06 2.73 dependent 809714 AA455476 42.34 39.96 109.78 67.41 2.592.75 1.63 partial 289379 N73803 3.05 4.39 7.91 5.84 2.59 1.8 1.35partial 743537 AA609432 3.56 3.76 9.21 4.82 2.59 2.45 1.91 partial113160 T83842 4.46 3.8 11.55 15.63 2.59 3.04 0.74 independent 730872AA417026 3.02 3.45 7.83 6.94 2.59 2.27 1.13 independent 417294 W887853.18 4.16 8.24 5.72 2.59 1.98 1.44 partial 271799 N31605 11.78 12.2130.52 20.69 2.59 2.5 1.48 partial 131877 R25153 1.49 1.14 3.84 1.33 2.583.38 2.89 dependent 342994 W68009 9.79 11.45 25.3 15.9 2.58 2.21 1.59partial 739126 AA421687 12.88 9.1 33.22 23.45 2.58 3.65 1.42 partial320871 W44768 1.62 2.86 4.19 5.09 2.58 1.46 0.82 independent 341804W60838 6.68 7.86 17.25 13.93 2.58 2.19 1.24 independent 897649 AA4968011.19 1.03 3.08 1 2.58 2.99 3.08 dependent 878836 AA670429 2.43 3.82 6.265.37 2.58 1.64 1.17 independent 796712 AA460695 1.46 1.49 3.78 1.37 2.582.53 2.76 dependent 487035 AA043979 8.48 5.76 21.89 16.08 2.58 3.8 1.36partial 1031642 AA609512 3.81 5.17 9.82 6.43 2.58 1.9 1.53 partial1031346 AA609106 2.99 3.44 7.71 4.61 2.58 2.24 1.67 partial 431573AA676354 4.69 3.25 12.09 4.23 2.58 3.71 2.86 dependent 683481 AA2154142.56 2.65 6.62 2.07 2.58 2.5 3.19 dependent 814791 AA455242 65.59 176.66168.9 130.53 2.58 0.96 1.29 partial 293191 N91677 82.33 100.15 211.62195.01 2.57 2.11 1.09 independent 796542 AA463830 5.53 6.77 14.23 11.492.57 2.1 1.24 independent 199367 R95691 5.28 8.55 13.59 12.79 2.57 1.591.06 independent 194607 R87650 8.52 9.75 21.92 15.2 2.57 2.25 1.44partial 32483 R43456 5.12 7.92 13.13 15.06 2.57 1.66 0.87 independent67715 T49610 9.1 10.64 23.37 23.75 2.57 2.2 0.98 independent 298603N70608 1 1.78 2.57 2.27 2.57 1.45 1.13 independent 344010 W70242 6.732.67 17.28 9.39 2.57 6.46 1.84 partial 453641 AA775899 6.95 7.6 17.878.18 2.57 2.35 2.19 dependent 713213 AA283631 1.78 1 4.59 2.48 2.57 4.591.85 partial 50460 H16789 1 1 2.57 1 2.57 2.57 2.57 dependent 825461AA504354 10.86 20.71 27.87 22.52 2.57 1.35 1.24 independent 700830AA283819 21.76 23.21 55.96 37.22 2.57 2.41 1.5 partial 303152 N92749 1 12.57 1 2.57 2.57 2.57 dependent 814989 AA465723 109.34 66.73 280.97123.99 2.57 4.21 2.27 dependent 175759 H41572 1 1 2.57 1.23 2.57 2.572.09 dependent 129147 R10903 1 1 2.57 1 2.57 2.57 2.57 dependent 840364AA485626 97.73 82.6 249.77 213.86 2.56 3.02 1.17 independent 132464R26581 4.11 3.26 10.51 8.75 2.56 3.23 1.2 independent 279329 N46360 11.4 2.56 2.24 2.56 1.83 1.14 independent 299721 N75054 1.37 1.28 3.492.82 2.56 2.72 1.24 independent 229949 H70887 1.65 1.42 4.23 1 2.56 2.984.23 dependent 162491 H27752 3.5 4.55 8.97 4.92 2.56 1.97 1.82 partial754460 AA410292 2.77 3.97 7.09 5.43 2.56 1.78 1.31 partial 743161AA401404 3.6 5.22 9.19 6.19 2.56 1.76 1.49 partial 782757 AA448012 5.149.1 13.18 8.25 2.56 1.45 1.6 partial 824237 AA491249 350.2 273.74 897.7487.54 2.56 3.28 1.84 partial 814815 AA455261 3.31 6.02 8.45 3.57 2.561.4 2.37 dependent 786202 AA448690 182.82 188.44 466.06 418.21 2.55 2.471.11 independent 949938 AA599177 113.66 84.79 290.23 317.16 2.55 3.420.92 independent 282378 N52696 6.15 5.17 15.7 3.47 2.55 3.04 4.52dependent 877613 AA488221 18.68 40.59 47.65 49.78 2.55 1.17 0.96independent 853809 AA668470 44.45 66.64 113.48 83.75 2.55 1.7 1.35partial 810951 AA459396 10.81 10.77 27.56 22.79 2.55 2.56 1.21independent 77238 T50137 5.33 6.46 13.58 12.48 2.55 2.1 1.09 independent796287 AA460849 77.77 110.1 198.67 196.36 2.55 1.8 1.01 independent51842 H24308 1.86 3.02 4.72 4.41 2.55 1.56 1.07 independent 296748N74052 1.91 2.94 4.87 3.32 2.55 1.65 1.46 partial 757352 AA437107 2.554.41 6.51 7.8 2.55 1.48 0.83 independent 243453 N33603 2.69 2.39 6.852.04 2.55 2.87 3.35 dependent 771303 AA443638 18.3 44.75 46.74 54.322.55 1.04 0.86 independent 814792 AA465611 78.42 72.26 199.18 124.652.54 2.76 1.6 partial 739983 AA477501 2.51 2.45 6.39 3.93 2.54 2.61 1.63partial 823900 AA490493 41.9 47.32 106.37 74.16 2.54 2.25 1.43 partial811890 AA454970 6.8 11.8 17.27 19.54 2.54 1.46 0.88 independent 878280AA670279 2.99 3.3 7.6 8.24 2.54 2.3 0.92 independent 283739 N52970 19.4335.8 49.36 61.49 2.54 1.38 0.8 independent 81449 T63490 6.46 13.15 16.4425.65 2.54 1.25 0.64 independent 325674 W51835 3.3 2.97 8.38 5.26 2.542.83 1.59 partial 795820 AA461492 2.91 2.31 7.4 2.67 2.54 3.2 2.77dependent 951016 AA620418 4.4 4.23 11.16 8.04 2.54 2.64 1.39 partial730038 AA416989 1.71 3.09 4.35 5.84 2.54 1.41 0.75 independent 1031362AA609122 1.97 3.87 4.99 2.78 2.54 1.29 1.79 partial 754218 AA479148 2.113.79 5.36 4.73 2.54 1.41 1.13 independent 205582 H58175 14.38 19.1836.49 23.92 2.54 1.9 1.53 partial 451788 AA706804 1 1 2.54 1 2.54 2.542.54 dependent 165878 R87964 1.06 2.64 2.7 2.4 2.53 1.02 1.12independent 180520 R85213 44.14 28.32 111.85 93.17 2.53 3.95 1.2independent 130028 R11613 1.72 2.73 4.36 3.84 2.53 1.59 1.14 independent306380 W19653 11.07 7.2 28.04 23.35 2.53 3.89 1.2 independent 503052AA149443 2.02 2.58 5.12 1.48 2.53 1.98 3.46 dependent 50918 H19320 1 12.53 2.62 2.53 2.53 0.97 independent 781460 AA428655 4.95 3.46 12.547.51 2.53 3.62 1.67 partial 204465 H58222 1.84 3.18 4.66 1.77 2.53 1.472.63 dependent 46375 H09086 66.88 131.72 169.02 183.32 2.53 1.28 0.92independent 726439 AA399245 1.02 1 2.57 1 2.53 2.57 2.57 dependent730564 AA435953 4.65 6.31 11.78 8.33 2.53 1.86 1.41 partial 839372AA490077 29.51 42.26 74.61 43.71 2.53 1.77 1.71 partial 247084 N578493.43 2.23 8.66 3.7 2.53 3.88 2.34 dependent 435663 AA701300 31.82 32.4280.58 45.82 2.53 2.49 1.76 partial 824419 AA490235 15.06 18.6 38.1118.22 2.53 2.05 2.09 dependent 179193 H50128 6.71 11.76 16.96 8.34 2.531.44 2.03 dependent 232612 H73420 8.63 4.16 21.73 18.06 2.52 5.22 1.2independent 842849 AA486289 93.3 85.88 235.25 129.64 2.52 2.74 1.81partial 22918 R45255 254 268.71 640.03 314.55 2.52 2.38 2.03 dependent771058 AA427521 1.62 3.49 4.08 1.72 2.52 1.17 2.37 dependent 248997H79979 9.39 7.36 23.7 12.13 2.52 3.22 1.95 partial 415707 W84663 13.7924.97 34.69 32.12 2.52 1.39 1.08 independent 272288 N35603 2 1.35 5.052.07 2.52 3.75 2.43 dependent 276412 N40188 3.79 4.38 9.56 5.94 2.522.18 1.61 partial 396229 AA757847 1 1 2.52 1 2.52 2.52 2.52 dependent295770 N66933 24.66 30.02 62.19 53.61 2.52 2.07 1.16 independent 810282AA464067 19.55 8.17 49.01 26.96 2.51 6 1.82 partial 202621 H53791 2.572.26 6.46 4.64 2.51 2.86 1.39 partial 366933 AA027317 2.13 2.82 5.344.61 2.51 1.89 1.16 independent 49315 H15366 1.52 1 3.81 4.49 2.51 3.810.85 independent 593840 AA166810 10.63 6.49 26.71 23.89 2.51 4.12 1.12independent 340994 W57872 25.86 51.64 64.88 80.3 2.51 1.26 0.81independent 258969 N31645 1.44 1.65 3.61 2.43 2.51 2.19 1.49 partial135338 R32478 13.42 24.43 33.69 23.6 2.51 1.38 1.43 partial 198866H82872 8.68 11.26 21.74 23.42 2.51 1.93 0.93 independent 245010 N526417.42 9.13 18.58 15.41 2.51 2.04 1.21 independent 784035 AA443722 86.25128.18 216.49 206.42 2.51 1.69 1.05 independent 219717 H80032 1.14 1.42.87 1 2.51 2.04 2.87 dependent 198023 R96478 1.84 1.83 4.64 5.65 2.512.54 0.82 independent 284076 N53406 11.88 18.88 29.8 42.28 2.51 1.58 0.7independent 198312 R94191 46.32 22.14 115.98 124.84 2.5 5.24 0.93independent 132871 R27505 4.82 3.02 12.04 14.81 2.5 3.98 0.81independent 279905 N38860 10.52 4.97 26.34 15.05 2.5 5.3 1.75 partial781444 AA428604 62.19 65.49 155.64 99.82 2.5 2.38 1.56 partial 782541AA448486 1 1.38 2.5 1.01 2.5 1.81 2.47 dependent 51606 H18936 1.97 3.114.94 3.01 2.5 1.59 1.64 partial 277714 N49577 1.01 1.02 2.53 1 2.5 2.482.53 dependent 281275 N47858 2.22 1.24 5.53 3.79 2.5 4.48 1.46 partial813284 AA455933 2.78 1.64 6.96 4.29 2.5 4.25 1.62 partial 666502AA233075 3.39 4.34 8.46 4.55 2.5 1.95 1.86 partial 27098 R36989 1.04 12.59 1.1 2.5 2.59 2.36 dependent 290142 N63278 2.07 1.87 5.19 6.63 2.52.78 0.78 independent 666359 AA232206 3.94 6.49 9.85 6.8 2.5 1.52 1.45partial 206272 H58542 17.04 10.3 42.64 10.52 2.5 4.14 4.05 dependent173087 H20676 24 17.43 59.93 25.34 2.5 3.44 2.36 dependent

[0343] TABLE 2 B G I A Gen Bank C F UpinOVC H UpinLPA + J ImageAccession Ave- D E Ave- AR3 vs UpinLYS vs LYS vs PI3K Clone ID NumberOVCAR3 Ave-LYS Ave-LPA LPA + LYS LPA LPA LPA dependency 296788 N74075222.89 272.69 5.05 13.8 50.0 50.0 2.7 partial 299412 N76101 277.57251.21 8.87 30.63 33.3 25.0 3.4 partial 814584 AA480894 60.59 38.75 1.592.19 33.3 25.0 1.4 independent 262231 H99170 44.22 15.51 1.79 4.61 25.08.3 2.6 partial 825847 AA504780 46.98 21.59 1.8 3.39 25.0 12.5 1.9independent 248371 N72623 25.89 18.28 1.4 7.59 20.0 12.5 5.6 partial744360 AA621183 94.28 152.53 4.63 39.78 20.0 33.3 8.3 partial 826133AA521345 19.66 11.82 1.06 1.97 20.0 11.1 1.9 independent 741919 AA40204037.56 33.44 2.03 10.66 20.0 16.7 5.3 partial 345616 W72431 119.01 94.516.82 26.35 16.7 14.3 3.8 partial 133454 R27457 180.26 158.21 10.37 9.7216.7 14.3 0.9 independent 34345 R44163 110.22 123.51 6.48 23.98 16.720.0 3.7 partial 731469 AA412417 172.78 198.17 10.31 20.72 16.7 20.0 2.0independent 1239859 AA705981 111.73 57.94 6.59 12.45 16.7 9.1 1.9independent 210522 H65034 82.23 46.05 5.59 10.16 14.3 8.3 1.8independent 290753 N67639 126.09 120.25 8.57 27.74 14.3 14.3 3.2 partial731308 AA416759 261.04 190.2 17.92 45.08 14.3 11.1 2.5 partial 767823AA418728 130.4 82.53 9.76 24.42 14.3 8.3 2.5 partial 811954 AA45663558.29 45.06 4.01 3.68 14.3 11.1 0.9 independent 53265 R16157 183 197.1712.59 26.14 14.3 16.7 2.1 partial 322218 W37993 15.28 13.33 1 1.3 14.312.5 1.3 independent 204614 H56918 399.94 378.68 32.06 92.84 12.5 12.52.9 partial 80338 T65736 133.8 120.33 11.09 14.6 12.5 11.1 1.3independent 270786 N29800 42.5 40.68 3.28 15.68 12.5 12.5 4.8 partial39453 R51631 68.05 58.95 5.63 7.24 12.5 10.0 1.3 independent 124474R01101 53.16 30.3 4.49 6.62 12.5 6.7 1.5 independent 149544 H00292 23.6417.28 1.86 5.78 12.5 9.1 3.1 partial 878231 AA775774 35 32.92 2.71 11.9712.5 12.5 4.3 partial 359933 AA035620 404.42 276.38 36.37 184.57 11.17.7 5.0 partial 323371 W42849 160.83 173.31 15.24 59.5 11.1 11.1 3.8partial 296640 N73991 17.54 13.29 1.52 2.95 11.1 9.1 2.0 independent490232 AA121313 15.97 11.99 1.48 1 11.1 8.3 0.7 independent 744362AA621184 92.64 96.08 8.27 23.11 11.1 11.1 2.8 partial 48167 H12254202.53 160.83 18.65 43.47 11.1 8.3 2.3 partial 767843 AA418743 104.1669.98 9.77 26.12 11.1 7.1 2.7 partial 768997 AA424754 134.78 188.8712.75 44.65 11.1 14.3 3.4 partial 48662 H14988 92.42 99.79 8.72 29.4711.1 11.1 3.3 partial 785910 AA449481 58.63 41.04 5.1 8.83 11.1 8.3 1.7independent 796624 AA460530 40.69 45.06 3.72 3.58 11.1 12.5 1.0independent 461098 AA701168 173.11 240.01 15.73 102.77 11.1 14.3 6.7dependent 325062 W47073 10.23 4.32 1 1.1 10.0 4.3 1.1 independent 183120H42967 201.48 132.43 19.74 47.18 10.0 6.7 2.4 partial 193987 R8387929.58 24 3.04 6.42 10.0 7.7 2.1 partial 50615 H17513 251.62 236.98 25.5863.59 10.0 9.1 2.5 partial 46827 H10045 510.14 907.25 49.04 255.52 10.020.0 5.3 dependent 731445 AA412443 14.69 12.82 1.46 7.13 10.0 9.1 5.0dependent 48725 H16467 133.07 114.61 13.17 22.02 10.0 9.1 1.7independent 825647 AA504654 15.97 10.01 1.54 4.96 10.0 6.7 3.2 partial261836 H98856 10.31 7.98 1.17 3.84 9.1 6.7 3.3 partial 291255 N7221510.51 7.82 1.18 2.32 9.1 6.7 2.0 independent 25517 R17765 28.91 51.513.17 14.3 9.1 16.7 4.5 dependent 73600 T55608 96.29 60.37 10.46 10.669.1 5.9 1.0 independent 251452 H97993 385.58 486.3 41.82 92.32 9.1 11.12.2 partial 271855 N35222 64.3 44.52 7.33 18.14 9.1 6.3 2.5 partial786602 AA478470 215.09 127.35 24.68 36.05 9.1 5.3 1.5 independent 201705R99918 102.42 50.67 11.63 12.13 9.1 4.3 1.0 independent 897978 AA59886153.46 61.28 5.8 46.11 9.1 11.1 7.7 dependent 430153 AA010158 21.98 19.072.62 6.89 8.3 7.1 2.6 partial 530814 AA070226 136.73 296.51 16.58 75.368.3 16.7 4.5 dependent 296095 N73611 17.83 10.63 2.21 1.96 8.3 4.8 0.9independent 241658 H89843 13.4 18.27 1.59 2.91 8.3 11.1 1.9 independent241880 H93249 68.28 63.25 8.26 21.55 8.3 7.7 2.6 partial 809738 AA45471366.02 48.3 7.61 23.44 8.3 6.3 3.1 partial 839888 AA490046 211.43 239.8426.24 93.06 8.3 9.1 3.6 partial 687551 AA234519 76.41 47.91 9.48 26.018.3 5.0 2.8 partial 814288 AA459008 83.87 122.53 10.35 54.6 8.3 12.5 5.3dependent 461144 AA699741 103.03 156.99 12 72.37 8.3 12.5 5.9 dependent417251 W87752 18.25 12.21 2.32 3.67 7.7 5.3 1.6 independent 81289 T6004884.93 44.06 11.14 19.06 7.7 4.0 1.7 independent 151261 H02336 33.2820.79 4.37 7.74 7.7 4.8 1.8 independent 428476 AA004484 30.65 21.34 3.918.69 7.7 5.6 2.2 partial 949939 AA599187 3521.07 2308.68 469.4 775.847.7 5.0 1.6 independent 52066 H24347 70.37 83.07 9.01 11.15 7.7 9.1 1.2independent 594428 AA164676 75.48 76.03 9.57 22.67 7.7 7.7 2.4 partial505491 AA156461 120.9 86.96 15.14 14.68 7.7 5.9 1.0 independent 838668AA457235 178.66 282.52 22.98 123.29 7.7 12.5 5.3 dependent 627343AA190785 52.21 55.78 6.76 9.86 7.7 8.3 1.4 independent 31759 R43008215.02 123.45 27.78 38.67 7.7 4.3 1.4 independent 970271 AA775957 49.5431.5 6.24 8.89 7.7 5.0 1.4 independent 813631 AA447739 813.14 634.43108.19 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24.52 7.31 8.62 7.1 3.3 1.2independent 73009 T57269 86.75 103.72 12.47 29.45 7.1 8.3 2.4 partial278243 N63575 102.64 65.87 14.87 24.51 7.1 4.3 1.6 independent 781061AA446479 27.57 28.28 3.88 9.67 7.1 7.1 2.5 partial 1405689 AA890663668.04 583.25 90.26 46.54 7.1 6.7 0.5 independent 31972 R43020 117.05102.1 16.93 21.94 7.1 5.9 1.3 independent 308038 N95260 49.42 31.91 6.8213.57 7.1 4.8 2.0 independent 509701 AA058369 54.63 48.33 7.78 23.38 7.16.3 3.0 partial 784276 AA447480 174.42 184.65 25.02 66.52 7.1 7.1 2.6partial 826254 AA520978 205.04 287.91 30.24 81.08 6.7 9.1 2.7 partial625458 AA181149 128.26 140.97 19.22 40.78 6.7 7.1 2.1 partial 773479AA427899 268.38 68.79 40.96 26.21 6.7 1.7 0.6 independent 489444AA054542 73.26 55.86 10.92 16 6.7 5.0 1.5 independent 31740 R41973 83.4362.5 12.27 15.5 6.7 5.0 1.3 independent 47418 H11063 104.34 118.29 15.9336.08 6.7 7.7 2.3 partial 291091 N67678 71.94 81.84 10.56 32.38 6.7 7.73.0 partial 179143 H50107 43.43 42.59 6.7 19.93 6.7 6.3 2.9 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11.72 12.53 2.88 11.24 4.0 4.3 3.8 dependent 669379 AA23679834.37 70.54 8.68 16.06 4.0 8.3 1.9 independent 1461737 AA884403 41.9440.76 10.29 18.85 4.0 4.0 1.8 independent 784143 AA432090 62.63 56.3115.37 33.95 4.0 3.7 2.2 dependent 772925 AA479933 105.5 95.04 26.0933.69 4.0 3.7 1.3 independent 132637 R26792 73.03 79.13 18.61 66.05 4.04.2 3.6 dependent 785897 AA449474 9.06 4.94 2.24 2.61 4.0 2.2 1.2independent 813639 AA447743 14.05 15.31 3.57 4.85 4.0 4.3 1.4independent 594946 AA172039 286.41 323.03 70.62 60.09 4.0 4.5 0.8independent 129777 R16983 256.62 244.99 64.42 86.43 4.0 3.8 1.3independent 127751 R09725 89.29 90.7 22.51 36.97 4.0 4.0 1.6 independent357940 W99364 114.75 90.37 28.59 44.76 4.0 3.1 1.6 independent 843276AA488658 492.25 559.81 124.47 267.15 4.0 4.5 2.1 dependent 788488AA452542 5.98 5.26 1.52 3.99 4.0 3.4 2.6 dependent 38072 R49013 22.1827.04 5.59 14.97 4.0 4.8 2.7 dependent 281802 N48089 40.36 51.12 10.1611.72 4.0 5.0 1.1 independent 44292 H06273 3012.03 2664.84 744.661373.04 4.0 3.6 1.9 independent 784306 AA447083 4.01 2.45 1 1 4.0 2.41.0 independent 785342 AA476494 293.19 609.55 74.54 163.18 4.0 8.3 2.2dependent 450213 AA703536 412.54 291.66 101.14 143.32 4.0 2.9 1.4independent 277761 N49605 9.44 9.36 2.34 3.04 4.0 4.0 1.3 independent289916 N59330 44.51 32.38 11.11 39.13 4.0 2.9 3.6 dependent 744905AA625788 97.3 99.8 23.9 53 4.0 4.2 2.2 dependent 824479 AA490338 18.6511.91 4.69 8.65 4.0 2.6 1.9 independent

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of assessing whether a patient isafflicted with ovarian cancer, the method comprising comparing: a) thelevel of expression of a marker in a patient sample, wherein the markeris selected from the group consisting of the markers listed in Tables 1and 2, and b) the normal level of expression of the marker in a controlnon-ovarian cancer sample, wherein a significant difference between thelevel of expression of the marker in the patient sample and the normallevel is an indication that the patient is afflicted with ovariancancer.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the level of expression of themarker in the sample is assessed by detecting the presence in the sampleof a protein corresponding to the marker.
 3. The method of claim 2,wherein the presence of the protein is detected using a reagent whichspecifically binds with the protein.
 4. The method of claim 3, whereinthe reagent is selected from the group consisting of an antibody, anantibody derivative, and an antibody fragment.
 5. The method of claim 1,wherein the level of expression of the marker in the sample is assessedby detecting the presence in the sample of a transcribed polynucleotideor portion thereof, wherein the transcribed polynucleotide comprises themarker.
 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the transcribed polynucleotideis an mRNA.
 7. The method of claim 5, wherein the transcribedpolynucleotide is a cDNA.
 8. The method of claim 5, wherein the step ofdetecting further comprises amplifying the transcribed polynucleotide.